2014-15 eastern michigan women's tennis media guide

1Eastern Michigan University Women’s Tennis

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EMU AthlEtics Mission stAtEMEnt

Our mission above all else, is to guide, support and inspire our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence- academically, athletically and socially while maintaining a successful Division I-A athlet-ics program.

Vision of EMU AthlEtics

Our vision is to become the premier program in the Mid-American Conference, both academically and athletically.

corE VAlUEs of EMU AthlEtics

Four values guide and govern our action at all times and in all our affairs. The values define “what we stand for” and “what we will not stand for.” These values include:

♦ Respect - We treat ourselves and those we serve with dignity, kindness and respect.

♦ Integrity - We operate in a spirit of integrity at all times and know that doing the right thing is of utmost importance.

♦ Passion - We have a strong work ethic and are passionate about what we do. This is more than just a job to us.

♦ Excellence - Excellence is the cornerstone of all we do within our department, on campus, within the community, as well as on the regional and national levels

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Information is current as of Feb. 1, 2015

Table of ConTenTsTable of Contents ............................................ 1Athletic Media Relations Staff ..................... 2EMU Quick Facts .............................................. 3Pepsi ..................................................................... 4Roster ................................................................... 5

BiosHead Coach Ryan Ray ................................ 7-8Assistant Coach Szymon Tatarczyk ........... 9Alejandra Barcelo/Daphne Friedrichs ....10Ani Gogvadze/Andrea Martinovska .......11Maria Paula Ribero/Renu Sharma ............12Klara Supejova/Anna Veleva ......................13

HistoryAll-time EMU Records ..................................14All-time EMU Honors ....................................15Season-by-Season Results................... 16-21All-Time Series Records ...............................22All-Time Letter Winners ...............................23

The UniversityAbout EMU................................................ 24-27EMU President Dr. Susan Martin ..............28Board of Regents ...........................................29Director of Athletics Heather Lyke ... 30-31Claudia Wasik Tennis Complex .................32adidas ................................................................33Support Staff ............................................ 34-42EMU Coaches ..................................................43NCAA Compliance .........................................44Student-Athlete Support ............................45The EMU Identity ...........................................46EMU Eagles Pride ...........................................47Mid-American Conference .........................48EMU Hall of Fame ..........................................49

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Parking Credentials

Eastern Michigan University does not issue parking passes as EMU does not charge for parking for tennis.

interview PoliCies

Head coach Ryan Ray and his staff are available for interviews on an appointment-only basis between games and after practices. Personal interviews with the coaches and players should be scheduled with the EMU Athletic Media Relations office.

Individual players are available for interviews Monday-Thursday. Their availability will de-pend on practice and class schedules. Please give at least 24-hour advance notice so the players can be contacted and arrangements can be made. Home phone numbers for players and coaches will not be given out by the EMU Athletic Media Relations office.

The coaching staff and players will be available for post-game interviews following a short cooling-off period.

DIRECTIONSBy air:Detroit Metro Airport, take I-94 west to Michi-gan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, and turn left onto Washt-enaw Avenue. Travel until you hit Golfside, turnning right. The Chippewa Racquet Club is on the right.From North:U.S. 23 south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Golfside Road and the club is on the right hand side of the road. From South:U.S. 23 north to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A);take Washtenaw to Golfside Road and the club is on the right hand side of the road. From East:(A) Take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt Road. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, and turn left onto Washtenaw Avenue. Travel until you hit Golfside, turning right. The Chippewa Racquet Club is on the right.(B) Take I-96 west to M-14 west. Follow M-14 to U.S. 23 south. Go south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Golfside Road and the club is on the right hand side of the road. From West:Take I-94 east to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181). Turn left and get in the far left lane. Turn left on Hewitt and head north on Hewitt approximately 2.5 miles, and turn left onto Washtenaw Avenue. Travel until you hit Golfside, turning right. The Chippewa Racquet Club is on the right.

How to get EMU TENNIS Information• The Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations office: Tennis Contact Sean Hosteter: ................................................................................................ 734.487.0317 Office Fax ......................................................................................................................................... 734.485.3840

• The Internet:Log on to the World Wide Web to get all of the latestEastern Michigan University Athletics Information,

including up-to-date tennis statistics, match recaps and previews, and game notes:

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EMU Athletic Media Relations

Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations ......................................Greg Steiner Office Phone ................................................................................................................. 734.487.0317 Cellular Phone ...............................................................................................................734.845.1132 E-mail ........................................................................................................greg.steiner@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered .........................Football, Women’s Basketball, Golf and Web site

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations .............................. Sean Hostetter Office Phone .................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ...............................................................................................................734.218.3417 E-mail ...............................................................................................................shostett@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered .......................................... Volleyball, Men’s Basketball and Tennis

Athletic Media Relations Assistant ...........................................................Mike Craig Office Phone .................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ............................................................................................................................... TBA E-mail .............................................................................................................................................. TBA Primary Sports Covered ...................................................... Soccer, Gymnastics and Baseball Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant ...............................Megan Samassa Office Phone .................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ............................................................................................................. 810.223.3700 E-mail ...........................................................................................................msamassa@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered ......................................................... Softball, Wrestling and Rowing

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant ......................................Chloe Smith Office Phone .................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ..............................................................................................................619.384.3878 E-mail ..............................................................................................................csmit241@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered ............Cross Country, Swimming & Diving, and Track and Field

Address: ...................799 N. Hewitt Rd., Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Greg Steiner Sean Hostetter Mike Craigh Megan Samassa Chloe Smith



EMU QUICK FACTSName ....................................Eastern Michigan UniversityLocation ...............................................Ypsilanti, MI 48197Founded ...........................................................................1849Enrollment ...................................................................23,503Nickname ......................................................................EaglesColors .........................................................Green and WhiteAffiliation ................. Mid-American Conference (MAC)President ..............................................Dr. Susan W. MartinAthletic Director ............................................ Heather LykeConference....................................................Mid-American

TENNIS QUICK FACTSHead Coach ............................................................ Ryan RayAlma Mater ................................. (Nebraska-Kearney ‘98) Record at EMU (years) ..................... 77-107 (8 seasons)MAC Record at EMU (years) ............. 31-33 (8 seasons)Career Record (years) ..................100-133 (10 Seasons)Coach Email ........................................... [email protected] Graduate Assistant Coach ................Szymon TatarczykAlma Mater ......................................................... Purdue, ‘14Office Phone ...................................................734.487.22442014 Overall Record ......................................................15-92014 MAC Record/Finish ....................................6-2/T2ndLetterwinners Returning/Lost......................................3/4

EMU ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONSAssistant AD/Media Relations ................... Greg SteinerAssistant Director ......................................Sean HostetterTennis Contact ............................................Sean HostetterGraduate Assistant ......................................Adam KuffnerGraduate Assistant ................................. Megan SamassaGraduate Assistant .........................................Chloe SmithTennis Contact E-mail .................. [email protected] Contact Cell ......................................734.218.3417Office Phone ....................................... 734.487.0317/0318Website .......................................................emueagles.com

799 N. Hewitt Rd. Convocation Center, Room 307Ypsilanti, MI 48197

EMU Quick FactsEMU Athletic Media Relations



• 2014-15 Women’s Tennis Team •(Left to Right): Andrea Martinovska, Anna Veleva, Renu Sharma, Maria Paula Ribero, Daphne Friedrichs, Alejandra Barcelo

Almoyna, Klara Supejova, Ani Gogvadze

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Full Name Ht. Yr. Hometown-Previous School Alejandra Barcelo Almoyna 5-6 Fr. Alicante, Spain-IES Figueras RachecoDaphne Friedrichs*** 5-6 Sr. Hufingen, Germany-Lion Bleu Ani Gogvadze 5-3 Fr. Tbilisi, Georgi-KhikhaniAndrea Martinovska 6-0 Fr. Plzen, Czech Republic-Sport and Managment SchoolMaria Paula Ribero* 5-3 So. Bucaramanga, ColombiaRemu Sharma 5-9 Fr. Faridabad, IndiaKlara Supejova** 5-6 Jr. Prague, Czech Republic-Sportovnia Gymnazium KlandoAnna Veleva 5-7 Fr. Sofia, Bulgaria

*Letters won

Coaching StaffHead Coach: Ryan Ray (Ninth Season)Assistant Coach: Szymon Tatarczyk (First Season)Volunteer Assistant Coach: Sascha KiehneStudent Assistant Coach: Diana Davitaia

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Year (School) Overall Conf.2003-04 (ISU) 8-17 6-2 (3rd) 2004-05 (ISU) 15-9 7-0 (1st) 2006-07 (EMU) 12-11 4-4(T-4th)2007-08 (EMU) 9-13 5-3 (T-3rd)2008-09 (EMU) 5-16 2-6 (7th) 2009-10 (EMU) 8-14 2-6 (6th) 2010-11 (EMU) 10-13 3-5 (6th)2011-12 (EMU) 9-15 5-3 (T-3rd)2012-2013 (EMU) 9-13 4-4 (T-5th) 2013-14 (EMU) 15-9 6-2 (T-2nd)Totals 100-130 44-35 77-107 at EMU 31-33 MAC

EMU Women’s Tennis Head Coach

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In addition to those All-Academic Team Awards, the Eagles have also produced 21 student-athletes over the past six seasons that have recorded ITA Individual All-Academic Awards with a 3.5 GPA or better.

The 2009-10 and 2010-11 teams were also singled out by the NCAA for Public Recognition for scoring in the Top 10 percent in the Academic Progress Rate (APR) in women’s tennis.

On the playing surface, Ray has directed several players to award-winning seasons. Vanessa Frankowski was named the MAC Player of the Year in 2006-07 on the way to a 48-17 singles and doubles record. Frankowski was a First Team All-MAC selection that year and earned a berth in the NCAA Championships. Teammate Yana Parfenyuk was a second-team All-League selection that year as well.

Frankowski would go on to be a three-time MAC Player of the Week in 2008 (five total career honors) and she also was named a MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week in 2007. She was a CoSIDA second-team All-District Academic selection.

Ray has brought his recruiting talents from his previous stops to EMU, which he showed, impressively at Indiana State, by starting with a roster of two players and producing a team consisting of four players ranked in the top 200 in the world in junior play and a junior college All-American. Two of those players had multiple years of Davis Cup experience in their native countries. Ray also coached two doubles teams to national rankings as high as No. 43 and No. 54 during the 2005 season.

During the 2002 and 2003 seasons Ray was the assistant men’s and women’s tennis coach at Saint Louis University. Ray helped the Saint Louis women’s team to its best Conference USA tourna-ment finish in six seasons, and the men’s program improved its regional ranking from 13th to 5th.

During the 2001 season, Ray served as the assistant men’s and women’s tennis coach at the University of Northern Iowa. While mainly responsible for the women’s program, he helped them reach a 15-5 record and a No. 68 national ranking, the first in school history.

During the 1999 and 2000 seasons, Ray spent time as a volunteer coach at the University of Oklahoma where they obtained a No. 30 national ranking and No. 1 ranking in the central region.

A four-year letterman at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Ray was a member of the 1997 NCAA Div. II Regional qualifying team and received the 1997 Nebraska Collegiate Male Sportsmanship Award. Ray held a top 20 Nebraska men’s ranking.

Ray received Bachelor of Science degrees in Sports Administration and Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1998. He earned his Master of Science in Sport Man-agement from the University of Oklahoma in 2000.

Head CoachRyan Ray

Ninth SeasonNebraska-Kearney, 1998Oklahoma, 2000

The 2014-15 season marks the ninth year for Ryan Ray as head women’s tennis coach at Eastern Michigan University.

Ray (77-104) took over the EMU coaching duties in 2006-2007 after serving as the head coach of the men’s tennis program at Indiana State University. He led ISU to an undefeated regular season conference championship and a second-place finish in the league tournament while earning Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year honors in 2005.

Since that first 2006-07 season, Ray has methodically built the EMU women’s program into one of the most competitive squads in the Mid-American Conference.

The 2013-14 season proved to be one of, if not the, best season for the Eagles since Ray took over the squad. Eastern finished the year with 15 wins, the most in his tenure at EMU, while he also led the squad to the MAC Tournament Championship match. Ray coached Diana Davitaia and Klara Supejova to First Team All-MAC awards, while Nino Mebuke earned second team accolades.

In 2012-13, Ray coached the 2013 Player of the Year in Klara Supejova, who also won Freshman of the Year accolades in her first season donning the Green and White. Overall, the 2012-13 season saw a 9-13 record, while the EMU tennis squad went 4-4 in the MAC.

Another one of Ray’s benchmark seasons came in his second campaign as the Eagles’ head man, when his 2007-08 team posted a 5-3 MAC mark good for a tie for third in the final league standings.

Ray has a 77-104 record in eight years as EMU’s head coach, including a 31-33 MAC mark. Now in his 11th overall year as an intercollegiate head coach, Ray has a 100-133 record.

Under Ray’s guidance, EMU’s teams have not only performed well on the courts but also in the classroom as the team and individuals have earned top academic honors six times.

Six of Ray’s teams have been singled out by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) for a Team All-Academic Award, given annually to an NCAA Division I team with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better.

Head Coach Ryan Ray



Tennis Association as a scholar-athlete in all four seasons. In addition, the Big Ten Conference honored Tatarczyk as a three-time Academic All-Big Ten award winner after also be-ing named All-Big Ten Second Team in two seasons at Purdue. Finally, he won the 2011 Purdue’s Big Ten Men’s Tennis Sports-manship Award while also taking the Purdue’s Laith Al-Agba Team Award in both 2013 and 2014. The Laith Al-Agba Award is named for former men’s tennis player Laith Al-Agba, who exemplified the Boilermaker spirit during his time at Purdue.

Prior to his four years at Purdue, Tatarczyk reached high-est his ranking of No. 54 in the world junior rankings and was top-ranked player in Poland. He won three International Tennis Federation singles tournaments in Austria, Sweden as well as Poland and doubles tournaments in Poland, Lat-via and Sweden. Moreover, he appeared in Australian Open, U.S. Open, Orange Bowl and Eddie Herr junior tournaments.

Assistant CoachSzymon Tatarczyk

First SeasonPurdue, 2014

Szymon Tatarczyk begins his first season as an assistant coach for the Eastern Michigan University wom-en’s tennis program. Prior to coming to Ypsilanti, Tatarczyk completed

his bachelor’s degree in management at Purdue University while playing four seasons for the Boilermakers’ men’s tennis squad. The Gorzyczki, Poland native was a four-time team schol-ar-athlete at Purdue who was part of a nationally ranked dou-bles team, while he was also recognized by the Intercollegiate

Junior Klara Supejova was named 2013 MAC Freshman of the Year and MAC Player of the Year and earned All-MAC First Team honors in 2014

Assistant Coach Szymon Tatarczyk



2014-15 Eagles

Alejandra Barcelo AlmoynaFreshman, 5-6

Alicante, SpainIES Figueras Racheco

Daphne FriedrichsSenior, 5-6

Hufingen, GermanyLion Bleu

2013-14: Completed her junior campaign with an overall singles record of 17-17, including a 13-11 record in dual matches...In doubles, she teamed up with Klara Supejova for an 0-3 record, she and Mariya Toncheva went 3-4, before she teamed up with Zsofia Biro for a 3-4 record as well.

2012-13: Completed her second season as an Eagle with an overall singles record of 14-17… Partnered with Ankita Bha-tia, Klara Supejova, Mariya Toncheva and Zsofia Biro to finish 13-18 in doubles play.

2011-12: Had a great start in her freshman season as she posted an overall record of 15-18 in singles...Finished the season with a 10-12 record in dual-meet action.

Friedrichs and EMU: Friedrichs came to Ypsilanti for the fall of 2011 as a freshman...A native of Hufingen, Germany, she has a career-best ranking of No. 124 in German women’s tennis...Held the No. 877 spot in the latest ITF Junior World rankings when she signed her National Letter of Intent...Played for the Equipe 1 Feminine Team for Club de Lyon in France and obtained a -2/6 French tennis rating.

Personal: Full Name: Daphne Javiera Friedrichs...Daughter of Wolf Dieter and Angelica Friedrichs...Major: Communica-tions.



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Ani GogvadzeFreshman, 5-3

Tbilisi, GeorgiaKhikhani

Gogvadze and EMU: Joined the Eagles as a freshman prior to the 2014-15 campaign...Ranked in the top-20, at No. 19, of the under-16 standings of Tennis Europe Junior Tour dur-ing the 2010 season..Moved up as high as No. 924 in singles, while earning a spot as high as No. 1,165 in doubles by the Women’s Tennis Assocation’s rankings.

Personal: Full Name: Ani Anano Gogvadze...Daughter of Roman Gogvadze and Maia Khaindrava...Has one brother, Giorgi...Major: Psychology.

Andrea MartinovskaFreshman, 6-0

Plzen, Czech RepublicSport and Management School

Martinovska and EMU: Joined the Eagles as a freshman prior to the 2014-15 campaign...Ranked as high as No. 597 in the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) junior world rank-ings...One of the top players in her home country, ranking as high as 54th in the Czech National women’s rankings, while she ranked as high as seventh overall in the Czech National junior rankings.

Personal: Full Name: Andrea Martinovska...Daughter of Marin Martinovsky and Marketa Martinovska...Major: Busi-ness.



Maria Paula RiberoSophomore, 5-3

Bucaramanga, Colombia

2013-14: Teamed up with Diana Davitaia to win the MAC Championship at No. 2 doubles...Completed the 2013-14 season with a 14-14 record in singles action, including an 8-4 mark at the No. 6 spot...Had an overall doubles record of 16-16, going 15-12 with Davitaia, while carrying a 1-3 mark with Mariya Toncheva.

Ribero and EMU: Started at EMU during the fall of 2013...Ranked as high as No. 1,022 in singles and No. 944 in dou-bles in the World Professional Rankings by the Women’s Tennis Association...Best result came in 2010 when she was a finalist in doubles, while making it to the quarterfinals in singles action while playing in an Interantional Tennis Fed-eration tournament in Caracas, Venezuela.

Renu SharmaFreshman, 5-9

Faridabad, India

Sharma and EMU: Joined the Eagles as a freshman prior to the spring portion of the 2014-15 campaign...Comes to EMU from Faridabad, India and has been ranked in the top-20 of India’s singles and doubles rankings.

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Klara SupejovaJunior, 5-7

Prague, Czech RepublicSportovni Gymnazium Klandno

2013-14: Was named All-MAC First Team for the second-straight season...Posted a 14-13 record in singles, while going 11-9 at the No. 1 spot...She and Nino Mebuke were named MAC Champions at No. 1 doubles after going a per-fect 8-0 in MAC dual matches...The duo posted an overall doubles record of 20-8.

2012-13: Was named the 2013 MAC Player of the Year, as well as the MAC Freshman of the Year...Joined fellow Eagle Rebecca Hawkins as the only two players in league history to collect both awards in the same season...Completed her first season as an Eagle with an overall singles record of 26-9...Her 26 victories were the most by an EMU student-athlete since Vanessa Frankowski went 29-6 during the 2007 campaign en route to winning MAC Player of the Year acco-lades...Partnered with Mariya Toncheva, Daphne Friedrichs and Nino Mebuke to finish 21-13 in doubles play.

Supejova and EMU: Came to the Eagles for the 2012-13 season...A Czech Republic native who previously attended school at Sportovni Gymnayium Kladno in Kladno...Ranked as high as No. 77 in the Women’s Czech rankings and No.14 in the Junior Czech rankings...Finished second in doubles at the National Indoor Junior Championships in 2010...Fin-ished third in the National Summer Junior Championships in 2010.

Personal: Full name: Klara Supejova...Daugter of Martin Su-pej and Ilona Supejova...Major: Sport Management.

Anna VelevaFreshman, 5-7

Sofia, Bulgaria

Veleva and EMU: Joined the Eagles as a freshman prior to the spring portion of the 2014-15 campaign...Travels to Eastern from Sofia, Bulgaria...Earned a career-best junior world ranking of No. 414 according to the International Ten-nis Federation...Has been ranked as the No. 2 junior in her home country, as well as the No. 3 ranked women’s player in Bulgaria.



SeasonSingles Wins

Jean Kansuthi 39 1998Jean Kansuthi 37 1997Jean Kansuthi 36 1999Lisa D’ Amelio 34 2002Lisa D’ Amelio 32 2003Rebecca Hawkins 32 2002Lisa D’ Amelio 33 2001Victoria Domina 31 2004Amalia Lincaru 30 2002Simone Duhme 30 2002Kendra Clark 29 2002Vanessa Frankowski 29 2007 Mary Smith 28 1984Simone Duhme 28 1999,2001Stacey Lightvoet 27 1986Victoria Domina 26 2005Rebecca Hawkins 26 2003Amalia Lincaru 26 2001Klara Supejova 26 2013

Doubles WinsRebecca Hawkins 37 2002Lisa D’ Amelio 37 2002Jean Kansuthi 36 1999Rebecca Hawkins 36 2003Lisa D’ Amelio 36 2003Simone Duhme 35 1999Jean Kansuthi 34 1998Rebecca Hawkins 30 2001Lisa D’ Amelio 30 2001Jean Kansuthi 27 1997Agnieszka Tokarczuk 27 1997Amalia Lincaru 26 2002Shari Gamarnik 26 2001Christina Ghidirmic 26 1994Simone Duhme 25 1998Shari Gamarnik 24 2001Simone Duhme 24 2001Denise Kaercher 24 1986Mary Smith 24 1986Stacy Prince 24 1994

Overall Wins in a Single SeasonJean Kansuhti 73 1998Lisa D’Amelio 71 2002Rebecca Hawkins 69 2002Jean Kansuthi 64 1997Lisa D’Amelio 63 2001Amalia Lincaru 56 2002Victoria Domina 54 2004Rebecca Hawkins 54 2001Kendra Clark 52 2002Simone Duhme 52 2001Simone Duhme 52 2002Christina Ghidirmic 51 1994Shari Gamarnik 49 2001Vanessa Frankowski 48 2007 Denise Kaercher 48 1986Klara Supejova 47 2013 Stacey Lightvoet 47 1986Olga Fedotova 45 1998Mary Smith 44 1984Tracy Varker 44 1983

CareerSingles Wins

Simone Duhme 113 1998-02Jean Kansuthi 112 1997-99Lisa D’Amelio 111 1999-03Rebecca Hawkins 97 1999-03Amalia Lincaru 93 2000-2004Denise Kaercher 85 1985-88Stacey Lightvoet 83 1982-84, 86Mary Smith 83 1984-87Vanessa Frankowski 77 2004-2008Tracy Varker 77 1982-85Jean Kansuthi 76 1997-99Naomi Mokelke 66 1989-92Kendra Clark 78 2000-2004Nino Mebuke 65 2010-14Kathy Horton 61 1981-84Marcela Rivero 58 2008-12Victoria Domina 57 2003-05Amy Zeilinger 56 1984-86Miriam Westerink 54 2008-12Gina Radeck 54 1987-90Shari Gamarnik 52 2000-03

Doubles WinsLisa D’Amelio 121 1999-03Rebecca Hawkins 121 1999-03Simone Duhme 114 1998-02Jean Kansuthi 97 1997-99Nino Mebuke 80 2010-14Kendra Clark 76 2000-2004Amalia Lincaru 74 2000-2004Caryn Stube 72 1989-92Stacey Lightvoet 71 1982-84, 86Mary Smith 71 1984-87Tracy Varker 70 1982-85Denise Kaercher 70 1985-88Mariya Toncheva 66 201-14Kathy Horton 63 1981-84Shari Gamarnik 61 2000-03Jean Kansuthi 61 1997-99Naomi Mokelke 60 1989-92Miriam Westerink 56 2008-12Stacy Prince 55 1994-96Sunita Whitehead 54 1985-88

Overall WinsLisa D’Amelio 232 1999-03Simone Duhme 227 1998-02 Rebecca Hawkins 218 1999-03Jean Kansuthi 209 1997-99Amalia Lincaru 157 2000-2004Denise Kaercher 155 1985-88Kendra Clark 154 2000-2004Stacey Lightvoet 154 1982-84, 86Mary Smith 154 1984-87Tracy Varker 147 1982-85Jean Kansuthi 137 1997-99Vanessa Frankowski 128-76 2004-2008Naomi Mokelke 126 1989-92Kathy Horton 124 1981-84Caryn Stube 121 1989-92Mariya Toncheva 121 2010-14

Bold denotes players on the 2014-15 roster

Jean Kansuthi

Rebecca Hawkins

Lisa D’Amelio

All-Time EMU Tennis Records



Honors

Mid-American Conference Player of the Year2000 Rebecca Hawkins 2007 Vanessa Frankowski2013 Klara Supejova

Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year2013 Klara Supejova

All-Mid-American Conference1981 Donna Robinson 1982 Kathy Horton Stacey Lightvoet1983 Kathy Horton (2)1984 Kathy Horton (3) Mary Smith 1985 Mary Smith (2) Tracy Varker1986 Denise Kaercher Mary Smith (3)1987 Denise Kaercher (2) Mary Smith (4)1988 Denise Kaercher (3)1989 Naomi Mokelke Caryn Stube Marta Varanda1990 Caryn Stube (2) Lynnette Tilden1991 Caryn Stube (3)1992 Caryn Stube (4)1994 Christina Ghidirmic1997 Jean Kansuthi1998 Simone Duhme1998 Jean Kansuthi (2)1999 Simone Duhme (2) Jean Kansuthi2000 Simone Duhme (3) Rebecca Hawkins2001 Simone Duhme (4) Rebecca Hawkins (2)2002 Rebecca Hawkins (3) Lisa D’Amelio (1) Simone Duhme (5)2003 Rebecca Hawkins (4) Lisa D’Amelio (2)2004 Victoria Domina Ying Kansuthi2007 Vanessa Frankowski- First Team Yana Parfenyuk- Second Team 2008 Vanessa Frankowski- First Team2011 Miriam Westerink - Second Team2012 Miriam Westerink - Second Team Nino Mebuke - Second Team2013 Klara Supejova - First Team2014 Klara Supejova - First Team Diana Davitaia - First Team Nino Mebuke - Second Team

Academic All-MAC1987 Denise Kaercher1988 Denise Kaercher (2) Marie Morin1989 Rhonda Brown1992 Naomi Mokelke1994 Christina Ghdirimic1996 Stacy Prince1997 Tina Danielak Paulena Khaw1998 Tina Danielak (2) Jean Kansuthi2003 Shari Gamarnik Lisa D’Amelio

2004 Amalia Lincaru2006 Yana Parfenyuk2007 Yana Parfenyuk2008 Vanessa Frankowski2014 Nino Mebuke Klara Supejova

CoSIDA Academic All-America1997 Tina Danielak1998 Tina Danielak

ITA Scholar Athlete2014 Daphne Friedrichs Nino Mebuke

MAC Champions1982 Stacy Lightvoet - #2 Doubles Kathy Horton1984 Mary Smith #1 Singles Amy Zeilinger #6 Singles1986 Mary Smith #1 Singles Mary Smith - #1 Doubles Denise Kaercher1987 Denise Kaercher #2 Singles Mary Smith - #1 Doubles Denise Kaercher1989 Rhonda Brown - #2 Doubles Naomi Mokelke1992 Lauren Watassek #4 Singles1994 Christina Ghidirmic - #2 Doubles Stacy Prince1997 Jean Kansuthi #1 Singles1998 Jean Kansuthi #1 Singles Olga Fedotova #5 Singles Christy Helsinger #6 Singles Kansuthi/Duhme #1 Doubles Todorova/Fedotova #3 Doubles2001 Rebecca Hawkins #1 Singles Simone Duhme #2 Singles Lisa D’Amelio #3 Singles Amalia Lincaru #4 Singles2002 Hawkins/D’Amelio #1 Doubles2003 Lisa D’Amelio #1 Singles Rebecca Hawkins #2 Singles D’Amelio/Hawkins #1 Doubles2014 Maria Paula Ribero #6 Singles Supejova/Mebuke #1 Doubles Davitaia/Ribero #2 Doubles

MAC Runners-up1982 Kathy Horton #2 Singles Mary Miller #4 Singles Tracy Varker #5 Singles Miller/Colonna #1 Doubles Varker-Grech/Cumbo #3 Doubles1984 Tracy Varker #4 Singles Horton/Smith #1 Doubles Joseph/Neely #2 Doubles1985 Denise Kaercher #3 Singles Sunita Whitehead #5 Singles Smith/Varker #1 Doubles1986 Denise Kaercher #2 Singles Stacey Lightvoet #4 Singles Miller/Varanda #2 Doubles1987 Mary Smith #1 Singles Gina Radeck #5 Singles Rhonda Brown #6 Singles Morin/Varanda #2 Doubles1988 Denise Kaercher #1 Singles Marie Morin #5 Singles Wendy Whaler #6 Singles Varanda/Brown #2 Doubles Radeck/Morin #3 Doubles

1989 Naomi Mokelke #4 Singles Stube/Varanda #1 Doubles1990 Lynnette Tilden #3 Singles Stube/Tilden #1 Doubles1992 Rebecca Tasich #6 Singles Mokelke/Stube #1 Doubles1993 Stacy Prince #5 Singles1995 Beigh/Espinosa #3 Doubles1997 Fedotova/Helsinger #3 Doubles1998 Simone Duhme #2 Singles Agnieska Tokarczuk #3 Singles Manuela Todorova #4 Singles2001 Shari Gamarnik #5 Singles Kendra Clark #6 Singles Hawkins/D’Amelio #1 Doubles Lincaru/Clark #3 Doubles2002 Lisa D’Amelio #2 Singles Shari Gamarnik #5 Singles Kendra Clark #6 Singles Duhme/Clark #2 Doubles Lincaru/Gamarnik #3 Doubles2003 Ying Kansuthi #3 Singles Kendra Clark #4 Singles Amalia Lincaru #5 Singles Shari Gamarnik #6 Singles Clark/Kansuthi #2 Doubles Lincaru/Gimarnik #3 Doubles2014 Klara Supejova #1 Singles Diana Davitaia #2 Singles Nino Mebuke #3 Singles Mariya Toncheva #4 Singles Daphne Friedrichs #5 Singles Toncheva/Friedrichs #3 Doubles

Bold denotes players on the 2014-15 roster

Victoria DominaSimon Duhme

Vanessa Frankowski (farcourt)2007 NCAA Qualifier

All-Time Tennis Honors



Coach: Lucy Parker (1977-78)

1976-77 • Record: 8-7 W Oakland 9-0 W Windsor 8-1 L Michigan 0-9 W Western Michigan 9-0 W Ferris State 9-0 W Hillsdale 9-0 W Notre Dame 5-4 L Saint Mary’s College 3-6 W Henry Ford CC 6-3 L Central Michigan 1-8 W Grand Valley State 9-0 L Michigan State 0-9 L Wisconsin 0-9 L Michigan 0-9 L Central Michigan 0-9 5th State AIAW

1977-78Results Unavailable

Coach: Susan Reeder (1978-79)1978-79 • Record: 4-7

L Michigan 1-8 L Kent 4-5 L Miami 0-9 W Notre Dame 7-2 L Michigan State 0-9 L Western Michigan 3-6 W Kalamazoo 6-3 L Central Michigan 2-7 W Bowling Green 5-4 W Western Michigan# 5-1 L Michigan State# 0-9 #State AIAW Bea Grech-Cumbo 6, 4, 10 Donna Robinson 7, 3, 10 Jill Barrick 5, 4, 9 Laura Hastings 4, 3, 7 Sue Crowell 1, 4, 5 Carol Bachinsky 2, 0, 2 Sharon Hammerschmidt 0, 2, 2

Coach: Claudia Wasik (1980-91)163-111 .595

1979-80 • Record: 7-9 L Michigan 0-9 W Central Michigan 5-4 L Purdue 1-8 W Albion 7-2 L Kent 2-7 W Ohio 5-4 L Miami 0-9 L Toledo 0-9 L Bowling Green 1-8 W Wright State 9-0 W Kalamazoo 6-3 W Western Michigan 5-4 L Northwestern 0-9 L Illinois State 0-9 W Wayne State 8-1 L Michigan State# 0-9 # State AIAW Donna Robinson 8, 6,14 Jill Barrick 7, 6,13 Bea Grech-Cumbo 7, 5,12 Laura Lauckner 5, 6,11 Kristi Lauckner 6, 5, 11 Sue Crowell 1, 7, 8 Karen Evans 8, 0, 8 Kathleen O’ Kane 1, 1, 2

1980-81 Record: 11-13; 2-3 (MAC)

W Wayne State 8-1 L Florida 0-9 L Florida International 3-6 L Palm Beach 4-5 W Broward CC 5-4 W Edison CC 8-1 L Michigan 0-9 W Albion 9-0 W Kalamazoo 9-0 L Miami 1-8 W Ohio 7-2 W Central Michigan 7-2 L Purdue 1-8 W Indiana State 9-0 L Bowling Green 3-6 W Akron 9-0 L Michigan State 2-7 L Western Michigan 1-8 L Eastern Kentucky 3-6 L Morehead State 3-6 W Center College 9-0 W Ohio Northern 9-0 L Michigan (State AIAW) 2-7 L W. Michigan (State AIAW) 3-6 3rd Irish Open 23 3rd MAC Invitational 16 Mary Jo Colonna 14, 17, 31 Kathy Horton 12, 14, 26 Cathy Moore 11, 14, 25 D. Robinson 10, 10, 20 Kristi Lauckner 12, 7, 19 B. Greech-Cumbo 7, 11, 18 Sue Green 5, 5, 10 Laura Lauckner 5, 1, 6 Nancy Ostrowski 1, 3, 4 Sue Neely 1, 0, 1

1981-82 Record: 12-5 (7-2, MAC)

MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE RUNNER-UP

W Edison CC 9-0 W Florida International 9-0 W Palm Beach JC 8-1 W Broward CC 7-2 L Purdue 4-5 W Central Michigan 9-0 L Miami 4-5 W Toledo 9-0 L Western Michigan 4-5 W Northern Illinois 9-0 L Michigan 2-7 W Bowling Green 6-3 W Ball State 9-0 W Kent 7-2 L Michigan State 3-5 W Ohio 9-0 W Akron 9-0 2nd Notre Dame Invitational 29 1st Huron Invitational 18 2nd MAC Championships 23.5 S#2 Kathy Horton 2nd #4 Mary Miller 2nd #5 Tracy Varker 2nd D#1 M. Miller-Mary Jo Colonna 2nd #2 Stacey Lightvoet-K. Horton 1st #3 T. Varker-Bea Grech-Cumbo 2nd

1982-83 Record: 19-11 (5-3, MAC)

W Bradley 6-0 W DuPage 6-0 W Illinois-Chicago 5-1 W Wisconsin-Milwaukee 6-0 L Purdue 1-5 W Northern Illinois 6-1 W Wisconsin-LaCrosse 4-1 W Cincinnati 8-1 L Ohio State 1-8 W Florida International 8-1 W St. Leo 9-0 W Central Florida 9-0 L Stetson 4-5 W Florida Southern 5-4 L Louisville 3-6 L Purdue 1-8 L Notre Dame 4-5 L Michigan State 1-8 W DePauw 9-0 W Kalamazoo 9-0 W Albion 9-0 W Northern Illinois 5-4 L Miami 0-9 W Ohio 7-2 W Ball State 6-3 L Minnesota 3-6 W Central Michigan 8-1 W Toledo 8-1 L Western Michigan 3-6 L Bowling Green 4-5 4th MAC Championships 13 Tracy Varker 22, 22, 44 Kathy Horton 21, 17, 38

Season-by-Season Results



Stacey Lightvoet 22, 14, 36 Sue Neely 16, 11, 27 Debbie Dancer 11, 14, 25 Mary Miller 11, 7, 18 Nancy Ostrowski 3, 12, 15 Sharon Joseph 5, 1, 6

1983-84 Record: 23-6 (7-1, MAC)

W Bradley 6-3 W Illinois-Chicago 7-0 W Western Illinois 5-1 W DuPage College 6-0 W Northern Illinois 5-1 W Wisconsin-LaCrosse 6-0 L Purdue 1-5 W Broward CC 5-4 W Florida Southern 7-2 W Central Florida 9-0 W Stetson 9-0 L michigan 3-6 W Evansville 9-0 W Purdue 5-4 L Kentucky 1-6 W Morehead State 9-0 W Akron 9-0 W Bradley 6-3 W Calvin 9-0 L Michigan State 3-6 W Ohio 8-1 W Ball State 9-0 L Ohio State 4-5 W Central Michigan 9-0 W Toledo 8-1 W Western Michigan 9-0 W Bowling Green 6-3 W Northern Illinois 7-2 L Miami 2-7 3rd MAC Championships 23ptsS#3 Mary Smith 1st #4 Tracy Varker 2nd #6 Amy Zeilinger 1stD#1 Kathy Horton-Mary Smith 2nd #2 Sharon Joseph-Sue Neely 2nd

Mary Smith 28, 16, 44 Tracy Varker 23, 20, 43 Stacey Lightvoet 20, 21, 41 Kathy Horton 16, 16, 32 Sue Neely 16, 16, 32 Amy Zeilinger 18, 1, 19 Sharon Joseph 11, 7, 18 Debbie Dancer 1, 11, 12 Nancy Ostrowski 2, 10, 12

1984-85 Record: 15-7 (6-2, MAC)

W Ball State 9-0 L Morehead State 2-7 W Florida International 9-0 W St. Leo’s 8-1 L Southern Florida 0-9 W Stetson 9-0 W Central Florida 9-0 W Boston 8-1 L Michigan 4-5

L Purdue 3-6 W Illinois-Chicago 9-0 W Eastern Kentucky 9-0 L Ohio State 2-7 W Ohio 9-0 W Ball State 7-2 W Marshall 8-1 W Central Michigan 9-0 W Toledo 6-3 L Western Michigan 4-5 W Bowling Green 7-2 W Northern Illinois 9-0 L Miami 2-7 3rd MAC Championship 11.5 ptsS#3 Denise Kaercher 2nd #5 Sunita Whitehead 2nd D#1 Mary Smith-Tracy Varker 2nd

Denise Kaercher 22, 15, 37 Mary Smith 17, 17, 34 Sunita Whitehead 18, 15, 33 Tracy Varker 14, 13, 27 Amy Zeilinger 17, 8, 25 Sharon Joseph 13, 11, 24 Mary Miller 5, 16, 21 Ruby Olegario 0, 2, 2

1985-86 Record: 19-8 (5-2, MAC)

W Michigan 6-3 L Western Michigan 2-7 W Broward CC 5-4 W Florisa International 8-1 L South Florida 0-9 W St. Leo’s 9-0 W Central Florida 9-0 W Webber 9-0 W Stetson 7-2 L Michigan 4-5 W Illinois State 7-2 W Marquette 9-0 W Eastern Kentucky 8-0 W Morehead State 8-1 W Middle Tennessee 9-0 L Michigan State 2-7 L Purdue 4-5 L Notre Dame 3-6 W Toledo 7-2 W Akron 9-0 W Ball State 8-1 W Bowling Green 9-0 W Northern Illinois 8-1 L Western Michigan 3-6 W Ohio State 5-4 W Ohio 9-0 L Miami 3-6 3rd MAC Championship 31 PtsS#1 Mary Smith 1st #2 Denise Kaercher 2nd #4 Stacey Lightvoet 2ndD#1 M.Smith-D. Kaercher 1st #3 Mary Miller-Marta Varanda 2nd

Denise Kaercher 24, 24, 48 Stacey Lightvoet 27, 20, 47 Mary Smith 20, 24, 44

Mary Miller 16, 13, 29 Amy Zeilinger 21, 5, 26 Sunita Whitehead 12, 12, 24 Marta Varanda 8, 14, 22 Teresa Drago 2, 1, 3 Rosali Figuracion 0, 3, 3

1986-87 Record: 12-8 (5-1, MAC)

MAC RUNNER-UP W Marquette 7-2 L Michigan State 3-6 W Michigan 6-3 L Ohio State 4-5 L Rollins College 3-6 W Central Florida 9-0 L South Florida 0-9 L Michigan 4-5 W Purdue 5-4 L Illinois 3-6 W Eastern Kentucky 7-2 W Toledo 8-1 L Michigan State 2-7 W Marquette 9-0 W Notre Dame 6-3 W Ohio 7-2 L Miami 2-7 W Ball State 9-0 W Bowling Green 9-0 W Western Michigan 5-4 2nd MAC Championships 52 PtsS#1 Mary Smith 2nd #2 Denise Kaercher 1st #5 Gina Radeck 2nd #6 Rhonda Brown 2ndD#1 M.Smith-D.Kaercher 1st #2 Marie Morin-Marta Varanda 2nd

Densie Kaercher 25, 18, 43 Rhonda Brown 18, 16, 34 Mary Smith 18, 14, 32 Marta Varanda 15, 12, 27 Sunita Whitehead 9, 18, 27 Marie Morin 14, 9, 23 Gina Radeck 14, 1, 15 Rosali Figuracion 6, 6, 12 Lisa Hays 1, 0, 1

1987-88 Record: 13-8 (4-2, MAC)

L Michigan 1-8 L Michigan State 3-6 W Florida Southern 9-0 W Rollins College 6-3 L South Florida 2-7 W Stetson 6-3 W N.E. Missouri 9-0 L Boston 1-8 L Michigan 1-8 L Notre Dame 3-6 W Purdue 5-4 W Morehead State 8-1 W Eastern Kentucky 5-4 L Western Michigan 4-5 W Northern Illinois 5-4 W Ohio 7-2




W Ohio State 5-4 W Toledo 9-0 W Bowling Green 8-1 W Ball State 9-0 L Miami 1-8 3rd MAC Championship 48 PtsS#1 Denise Kaercher 2nd #5 Marie Morin 2nd #6 Wendy Whaler 2nd D#2 Marta Varanda-Rhonda Brown 2nd #3 Gina Radeck-M. Morin 2nd

Rhonda Brown 14, 15, 29 Denise Kaercher 14, 13, 27 Wendy Whaler 14, 12, 26 Gina Radeck 12, 11, 23 Marie Morin 13, 9, 22 Marta Varanda 9, 11, 20 Sunita Whitehead 6, 9,

1988-89 Record: 11-12 (4-2, MAC)

L Northwestern 1-8 L Michigan State 4-5 W Michigan 6-3 L Marquette 3-6 L Minnesota 1-8 L Michigan State 2-7 W Purdue 5-4 W Ohio State 8-1 W Florida Southern 9-0 L South Florida 1-8 W Middle Tennessee State 5-1 W Stetson 7-2 L Michigan 3-6 W Southern Illinois 6-3 L Notre Dame 1-8 L Western Michigan 2-7 L Northern Illinois 3-6 L Eaastern Kentucky 4-5 W Ohio 6-3 W Toledo 6-3 W Bowling Green 6-3 W Ball State 8-1 L Miami 3-6 3rd MAC Championship 38 Pts S#4 Naomi Mokelke 2ndD#1 Caryn Stube-Marta Varanda 2nd #2 Rhonda Brown-N.Mokelke 1st

Caryn Stube 18, 15, 33 Naomi Mokelke 17, 16, 33 Gina Radeck 15, 13, 28 Rhonda Brown 10, 16, 26 Marta Varanda 7, 15, 22 Lauren Watassek 4, 6, 10 Wendy Whaler 4, 6, 10 Nicole Stanbridge 1, 1, 2

1989-90 Record: 8-14 (1-5, MAC)

L Northwestern 3-6 L Ohio State 1-8 L Michigan 4-5 W Michigan State 5-4 W Illinois State 7-2 L Michigan State 3-6

L James Madison 3-6 L South Florida 0-9 W Rollins College 5-4 W Syracuse 5-4 W Western Illinois 7-2 L Michigan 2-7 W Purdue 5-4 W St. Mary’s 8-1 L Northern Illinois 2-5 L Notre Dame 1-8 W Toledo 5-4 L Western Michigan 1-8 L Ball State 4-5 L Miami 0-9 L Ohio 4-5 L Bowling Green 4-5 3rd MAC Championship 34 Pts S#3 Lynn Tilden 2nd D#1 Caryn Stube-L.Tilden 2nd

Lynn Tilden 19, 14, 33 Gina Radeck 13, 18, 31 Caryn Stube 9, 21, 30 Naomi Mokelke 13, 16, 29 Candace Nelms 11, 15, 26 Missy Smith 9, 8, 17 Lauren Watassek 8, 1, 9 Julie Thompson 1, 3, 4

1990-91 Record: 11-9 (3-2, MAC)

L Northwestern 0-9 W Chicago State 9-0 W Wright State 9-0 W Northern Illinois 6-3 L Michigan State 2-7 W Marquette 6-3 L Illinois 3-6 L Ohio State 1-8 W Central Florida 9-0 L South Florida 1-8 L James Madison 2-7 L Penn State 2-7 W Kalamazoo 8-1 W Eastern Kentucky 8-1 W Toledo 7-2 W Cincinnati 6-3 W Ball State 9-0 L Western Michigan 1-8 L Miami 0-9 W Bowling Green 6-3 3rd MAC Championship 32 Pts

Caryn Stube 12, 20, 32 Naomi Mokelke 17, 12, 29 Melissa Smith 13, 16, 29 Candice Nelms 13, 16, 29 Lynnette Tilden 12, 16, 28 Lauren Watassek 17, 10, 27 Erika Johnson 2, 15, 17 Julie Thompson 4, 9, 13

Coach: Allison Tookes (1992-95)

1991-92 Record: 8-9 (3-2, MAC)

W Xavier 5-4 L Chicago State 2-6 L Michigan 1-8 W Cincinnati 6-3 W Texas-Arlington 8-1 L Texas Christian 0-9 L Baylor 1-5 L Michigan State 2-7 W Purdue 6-3 L Northern Illinois 3-6 W Bradley 7-2 L Marquette 4-5 W Bowling Green 5-4 W Toledo 7-2 W Ball State 7-2 L Miami 2-7 L Western Michigan 3-6 3rd MAC Championship 30 Pts S#4 Lauren Watassek 1st #6 Rebecca Tasich 2nd D#1 Caryn Stube-Naomi Mokelke 2nd

Naomi Mokelke 16, 16, 32 Caryn Stube 10, 16, 26 Nicole Gottschalk 12, 9, 21 Lauren Watassek 15, 5, 20 Julie Thompson 6, 4, 10 Jenny Beigh 4, 5, 9 Rebecca Tasich 5, 3, 8

1992-93Results Unavailable

1993-94 Record: 10-7 (3-3, MAC)

W Detroit 7-0 L Marquette 4-5 W Northern Illinois 8-1 L Ohio State 3-6 W Bradley 8-1 W Illnois State 9-0 W CSU-Northridge 5-4 W Idahoe State 9-0 L UNLV 0-9 L Michigan State 3-6 W Kalamazoo 8-1 L Miami 0-9 W Bowling Green 6-3 W Toledo 8-1 W Akron 8-1 L Western Michigan 2-7 L Ball State 3-6 5th MAC Championship 31 Pts D#2 Christina Ghidirmic/ 1st Stacy Prince Christina Ghidirmic 25, 26, 51 Stacy Prince 18, 24, 42 Lynnette Tilden 17, 15, 32 Jenny Beigh 13, 12, 25 Kim Straker 13, 11, 24 Melissa Espinosa 12, 12, 24 Paulena Khaw 4, 2, 6 Brenda Walli 1, 1, 2




1994-95 Record: 8-8 (3-3, MAC)

W Wayne State 9-0 L Ohio State 0-9 W Illinois State 5-4 W Northern Illinois 8-1 L Michigan State 3-6 L Marquette 4-5 L Georgia State 2-7 L Central Florida 2-7 W MIT 9-0 L Ball State 1-8 L Western Michigan 2-7 W Detroit 8-1 L Miami 0-9 W Bowling Green 6-3 W Akron 6-3 W Toledo 7-2 5th MAC Championship 29 Pts D#3 Jenny Beigh-Melissa Espinosa 2nd

Jenny Beigh 16, 22, 38 Melissa Espinosa 16, 20, 36 Stacy Prince 13, 15, 28 Tina Danielak 18, 9, 27 Kim Straker 12, 13, 25 Nicole Jackson 14, 8, 22 Christina Ghidirmic 14, 4, 18 Paulena Khaw 6, 7, 13 Brenda Walli 0, 3, 3

Coach: Dave Farmer (1996-2002)112-69 .618

1995-96 Record: 8-13 (2-4, MAC)

W Wayne State 9-0 W Marshall 6-3 L Akron 2-7 W Eastern Kentucky 6-3 L Michigan State 1-8 W Ferris State 8-1 L Lynn 0-9 W Florida Atlantic 6-3 L Florida International 0-9 L Broward CC 2-7 L Illinois State 0-9 L Marquette 0-9 L Xavier 3-6 L Louisville 2-7 W Toledo 5-2 W Akron 4-3 L Miami 0-7 L Bowling Green 1-6 W Detroit 7-0 L Western Michigan 0-7 L Ball State 1-6 7th MAC Championship 15 Pts

Stacy Prince 15, 16, 31 Melissa Espinosa 11, 18, 29 Tina Danielak 13, 9, 22 Kim Straker 10, 11, 21 Brenda Walli 6, 8, 14 Paulena Khaw 5, 8, 13 Yvonne Villemure 1, 0, 1

1996-97 Record: 13-11 (3-3, MAC)

L Northern Illinois 3-6 L Marshall 2-7 W Akron 9-0 W Eastern Kentucky 8-1 W Michigan State 4-3 L Lynn 1-8 L Florida Atlantic 3-6 L Florida International 3-6 W Broward CC 8-1 W Xavier 8-1 L Louisville 3-6 W Pittsburgh 9-0 W Duquesne 9-0 W Butler 9-0 W Wisconsin-Milwaukee 9-0 L Illinois State 2-7 W Toledo 8-1 L Ball State 2-7 L Western Michigan 3-6 W Akron 9-0 W Bowling Green 5-4 L Miami 2-7 5th MAC Championship L Bowling Green 3-5 W Toledo 5-2

1997-98 Record: 19-6 (6-2, MAC-1st)

L at Northwestern 2-7 W at DePaul 5-4 W at Illinois-Chicago 6-3 L MICHIGAN STATE 3-6 W XAVIER 8-1 W at Murray State 9-0 W at Southern Illinois 8-1 W at Indiana State 6-3 L at Louisville 3-6 W at Drake 5-4 L vs Nebraska 2-7 W DETROIT 9-0 W BUTLER 9-0 W FERRIS STATE 9-0 L at Western Michgian 2-7 W NORTHERN ILLINOIS 7-2 W at Bowling Green 6-3 L vs Miami (at BGSU) 4-5 W AKRON 8-1 W BALL STATE 7-2 W vs Toledo (at Marshall) 9-0 W at Marshall 5-4 at MAC Championships 1st W vs Bowling Green 5-1 W vs Miami 5-4 W vs Western Michigan 5-3

1998-99Record: 15-7 (5-3, MAC)

L NORTHWESTERN 1-8 L at Michigan State 1-6 W DEPAUL 5-2 W at Cincinnati 4-3 W vs Indaina St. (at Louisville) 5-2 W vs S. Illinois (at Louisville) 4-3 L at Louisville 2-7

W at Long Beach State 7-2 W at Cal-Poly Pomona 9-0 W at Cal-State Fullerton 8-1 W at West Virginia 5-4 W vs Seton Hall (at Virginia) 6-3 W BALL STATE* 4-3 L BOWLING GREEN* 2-5 W at Akron* 4-3 W at Buffalo* 6-1 W at Toledo* 6-1 W NORTHERN ILLINOIS* 7-0 L WESTERN MICHIGAN* 2-5 L at Miami* 3-4 L at Marshall* 3-4 at MAC Championships 2nd W vs Bowling Green 4-2 W vs Miami 4-2 L vs Western Michigan 2-4

1999-00Record: 9-10 (4-4, MAC)

L at Kansas 2-7 L at Nebraska 2-7 W at Michigan State 4-3 W vs DePaul (at MSU) 4-3 L ILLINOIS-CHICAGO 3-4 W vs Georgia St. (at S. Ala.) 6-3 L at South Alabama 1-8 L at Tulane 3-6 L at West Florida 4-5 L at Cincinnati 3-6 W BUFFALO* 7-0 W AKRON* 7-0 W TOLEDO* 6-1 L at Western Michgian* 2-5 L at Norther Illinois* 5-1 W MARSHALL* 5-2 L MIAMI* 3-4 L at Bowling Green* 2-5 W at Ball State* 5-2 at MAC Championships L vs Miami 3-4

2000-01Record: 16-7 (6-2, MAC)

W INDIANA STATE 7-0 W at Michigan State 6-1 W CINCINNATI 5-2 L at Nebraska 2-5 W vs Montana (at Nebraska) 7-0 L at Penn State 3-4 W vs. Cornell (at Penn State) 6-1 W at West Florida 5-2 L at South Alabama 2-5 L at Alabama-Brimingham 1-6 W at Toledo* 7-0 W NORTHERN ILLINOIS* 6-1 L at Marshall* 2-5 L at Miami* 1-6 W BOWLING GREEN* 6-1 W BALL STATE* 6-1 W at Buffalo* 7-0 W at Akron* 7-0 at MAC Championships 1st W vs Ball State 4-1 W vs Western Michigan 4-2




W at Marshall 4-3 at NCAA Championships L at Notre Dame 0-4

2001-02Record: 19-4 (9-0, MAC-1st)

W NORTHERN IOWA 6-1 L MICHIGAN STATE 3-4 W at Indiana State 7-0 W at Illinois State 4-3 W vs S. Illinois (at Louisville) 7-0 W at Louisville 7-0 L at Long Beach State 2-5 L at Loyola Marymount 2-5 W at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 4-3 W at Cincinnati 6-1 W at West Virginia 5-1 W at Northern Illinois* 7-0 W at Western Michigan* 4-3 W MIAMI* 6-1 W MARSHALL* 5-2 W at Ball State* 6-1 W at Bowling Green* 5-2 W AKRON* 7-0 W BUFFALO* 7-0 W TOLEDO* 6-1 at MAC Championships 2nd W vs Toledo 4-0 W vs Northern Illinois 4-0 L vs Marshall 4-0

Coach: Tim Gray (2003-2005)39-19 .672

2002-03Record: 14-2 (8-1, MAC-2nd)

W UIC 5-2 W at Michigan State 5-2 W CINCINNATI 6-1 W at Ball State* 5-2 W vs Bowling Green* 6-1 W at UAB 4-0 L at Nebraska 3-4 W vs Drake (at Nebraska) 7-0 W vs Illinois St.(at Nebraska) 6-1 W at Northern Illinois* 7-0 W at Toledo* 7-0 W WESTERN MICHIGAN* 4-3 W NORTHERN ILLINOIS* 5-2 W at Buffalo* 7-0 W at Akron* 6-1 W MIAMI* 7-0 L MARSHALL* 6-1 at MAC Championships 2nd W vs BALL STATE 4-0 W vs WESTERN MICHIGAN 4-2 L vs MARSHALL 2-4

2003-04Record: 16-6 (7-2, MAC-3rd)

1-17 at #9 Northwestern L, 0-71-18 DePaul L, 3-4 2-6 at Michigan State W, 4-3 2-8 at #74 Louisville L, 2-4 2-13 at Cincinnati W, 6-1 2-14 Illinois at Chicago W, 6-1 2-28 at Bethune-Cookman W, 6-1

2-29 at #39 South Florida W, 4-3 3-7 at Miami (Ohio)* W, 4-3 3-17 at Butler W, 4-03-20 Richmond W, 5-23-21 at Marshall L, 2-5 3-26 BOWLING GREEN* W, 7-03-27 BALL STATE* W, 7-04-2 TOLEDO* W, 7-04-9 at Northern Illinois* W, 6-14-10 at Western Michigan* L, 2-54-16 AKRON* W, 7-04-17 BUFFALO* W, 7-0 at MAC Championships4-23 vs. Northern Illinois* W, 4-04-24 vs. Western Michigan* W, 4-3 4-25 vs. Marshall L, 1-4

2004-05Record: 9-11 (6-3, MAC-4th)

1-23 at #47 Minnesota L, 3-42-4 at Michigan State L, 0-72-13 at Cincinnati W, 6-12-19 ARKANSAS, LITTLE ROCK L, 3-42-20 at #74 Louisville L, 3-43-1 at #61 Auburn W, 4-33-4 at #27 Florida Int. L, 2-5 3-5 at Florida Atlantic W, 4-1 3-17 at Illinois at Chicago L, 3-43-25 at Akron* W, 7-03-26 at Buffalo* W, 5-24-1 MARSHALL L, 0-74-2 MIAMI (OHIO)* W, 5-24-8 at Bowling Green W, 6-14-9 at Ball State* W, 6-14-15 at Toledo* W, 6-14-22 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 5-24-23 WESTERN MICHIGAN* L, 1-6 at MAC Championships4-29 vs. Bowling Green* W, 4-1 4-30 vs. Western Michigan* L, 2-4

Coach: Craig Capelli (2005-06)10-11 .476

2005-06Record: 10-11 (4-4, MAC-5th)

1-28 at Michigan State L, 1-61-29 at Detroit W, 7-02-17 at Evansville W, 7-02-18 at Indiana State L, 1-62-26 CINCINATTI W, 7-02-28 at Central Florida L, 2-53-2 at North Florida L, 2-53-3 at Jacksonville W, 4-33-12 at Xavier W, 4-33-13 at Marshall L, 1-63-24 MIAMI* L, 3-43-25 BALL STATE* W, 6-13-31 at Notre Dame L, 0-74-1 at Northern Illinois* W, 7-04-7 at Buffalo* L, 2-5 4-8 at Akron* W, 7-04-14 WESTERN MICHIGAN* L, 1-64-15 BOWLING GREEN* W, 5-24-23 at Toledo* L, 3-4 at MAC Championships 3rd4-28 vs Toledo W, 4-14-29 vs Western Michigan L, 0-4

Coach: Ryan Ray (2006-present)77-104 (.425)

2006-2007 Record: 12-11 (4-4, MAC-T4th)

1-19 at Marshall L, 0-7 1-20 vs Morehead State W, 7-0 1-27 at Michigan State L, 2-5 1-28 at Wisconsin L, 1-6 2-2 at Cincinnati W, 5-2 2-3 at Dayton W, 6-1 2-9 DETROIT W, 7-0 2-23 vs. Illinois State W, 5-2 2-27 at Stetson W, 5-2 2-28 at Bethune-Cookman L, 2-5 3-1 at Central Florida L, 2-5 3-9 at Indiana State L, 1-6 3-23 TOLEDO* L, 2-5 3-24 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO W, 5-2 3-30 at Ball State * W, 4-3 3-31 at Miami* L, 3-4 4-6 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 7-0 4-9 YOUNGSTOWN STATE W, 7-0 4-13 AKRON* W, 7-0 4-14 BUFFALO* L, 2-5 4-20 at Bowling Green* W, 4-3 4-21 at Western Michigan* L, 1-6 at MAC Championships 4-29 vs. Toledo L, 2-4

2007-08Record: 9-13 (5-3, MAC-T3rd)

1-19 at No. 72 Indiana State W, 4-31-25 at Wisconsin L, 5-21-27 at Detroit W, 4-32-2 XAVIER L, 4-32-10 at West Virginia L, 4-32-16 at Montana W, 6-12-17 at No. 54 Minnesota L, 6-12-25 at UC-Santa Barbara L, 6-12-26 at Cal State Fullerton W, 6-12-28 at No. 72 Loyola Marymount L, 4-33-2 at No. 45 Ohio State L, 7-03-9 at Illinois-Chicago L, 5-23-12 at Michigan State L, 5-23-21 BOWLING GREEN* W, 4-33-22 WESTERN MICHIGAN* L, 5-23-28 at Toledo* L, 5-24-4 BALL STATE* W, 7-04-5 MIAMI (OH)* L, 5-24-11 at Northern Illinois* W, 7-04-18 at Akron* W, 6-14-19 at Buffalo * W, 4-3 at MAC Championships4-25 vs. Bowling Green^ L, 2-4

2008-09Record: 5-16 (2-6, MAC-7th)

1-23 at Michigan State L, 0-71-25 at Wisconsin L, 0-71-30 WRIGHT STATE W, 7-01-31 DETROIT W, 4-32-6 Wichita State L, 0-72-7 Oklahoma State L, 1-62-13 at Nebraska L, 0-7




2-14 vs Colorado State L, 0-72-23 No. 69 South Florida L, 1-62-25 at Florida Gulf Coast W, 5-22-26 at Central Florida L, 0-72-28 MARSHALL L, 0-73-20 BUFFALO* L, 0-73-21 AKRON* L, 3-43-27 at Western Michigan* L, 0-73-28 at Bowling Green* L, 1-64-4 TOLEDO* L, 2-54-10 at Miami* L, 0-74-11 at Ball State W, 4-34-13 WEST VIRGINIA CANCELED4-18 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 5-2 at MAC Championships 4-24 Buffalo L, 0-4

2009-10Record: 8-14 (2-6, MAC-6th)

1-17 DETROIT W, 6-11-22 at Purdue L, 0-71-24 at Iowa L, 1-61-30 at Marshall L, 1-62-5 SYRACUSE W, 3-4 ++2-13 CINCINNATI W, 5-22-20 at Northern Iowa Canceled2-20 at Nebraska L, 0-73-2 at San Diego St L, 1-63-4 at Long Beach State L, 1-63-5 at Loyola Marymount W, 4-33-20 DUQUESNE W, 5-23-21 at Michigan State L, 3-43-24 OAKLAND W, 7-03-27 atNorthern Illinois* L, 2-54-2 at Buffalo* L, 2-54-3 at Akron* L, 0-74-9 WESTERN MICHIGAN* L, 3-44-10 BOWLING GREEN* W, 4-34-17 Toledo* L, 3-44-23 MIAMI* L, 1-64-24 BALL STATE* W, 6-1 at MAC Championships 4-30 Western Michigan L, 2-4 (++ denotes that the outcome was overruled by the USTA but the scoring was not effected)

2010-11Record: 10-13 (3-5, MAC-6th)

9-10/12 at William and Mary Invit. NTS9-24/26 at Spartan Invitational NTS10-1/3 at Air Force Invitational NTS10-21/23 at ITA Midwest Regional NTS1-14 at Marshall L, 1-61-15 Morehead State (at Marshall) W, 7-01-21 at Illinois-Chicago L, 1-61-22 at DePaul L, 2-51-29 DETROIT W, 7-0 OAKLAND W, 7-02-4 WRIGHT STATE W, 7-02-6 at Michigan State L, 0-72-11 at Creighton W, 7-02-12 at Nebraska L, 0-72-13 vs. Northern Iowa (at Neb.) W, 4-32-28 at Florida International L, 0-73-2 at Florida Atlantic W, 5-23-20 at Ohio State L, 1-6

3-25 at Ball State* W, 6-13-26 at Miami* L, 1-64-1 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 7-04-8 AKRON* L, 0-74-9 BUFFALO* W, 4-34-15 at Bowling Green* L, 3-44-16 at Western Michigan* L, 2-54-22 TOLEDO* L, 2-54-29 vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN^ L, 2-4*Mid-American Conference dual^Mid-American Conference Tournament-at EMU

2011-2012 Record 9-15 (5-3, MAC T-3rd)1-14 MARSHALL L, 2-51-14 OAKLAND W, 7-01-20 vs. Wis Green-Bay L, 1-61-21 at Wisconsin L, 2-51-27 at Detroit W, 7-01-29 at Michigan State L, 2-52-3 vs. #75 Wyoming L, 1-62-4 at #29 Nebraska L, 0-72-10 IPFW W, 6-12-29 at #52 Hawaii L, 0-73-1 vs. Iowa State L, 1-63-3 at Loyola Marmount L, 2-53-16 at West Virginia L, 2-53-17 at #54 Penn State L, 0-73-23 at Toledo* W, 4-33-25 at Louisville L, 0-73-30 BALL STATE* W, 5-33-31 MIAMI (OH)* L, 1-64-6 at Northern Illinois* W, 5-24-13 at Akron* L, 1-64-14 at Buffalo* W, 4-34-20 BOWLING GREEN* W, 4-34-21 WESTERN MICHIGAN* L, 3-4 at MAC Championships4-27 vs. Bowling Green^ L, 0-4*Mid-American Conference Dual^Mid-American Conference Tournament Match

2012-2013Record: 9-13 (4-4, MAC T-5th)

1-12 at Nebraska L, 0-71-18 at Marshall L, 3-41-19 at Eastern Kentucky L, 1-61-22 at Michigan State L, 3-41-26 at IPFW W, 5-22-1 vs. Detroit W, 5-22-3 at DePaul L, 1-62-8 vs. Louisville L, 1-62-23 vs. Dayton W, 7-02-23 vs. Oakland W, 7-03-5 at Cal State Northridge L, 2-53-7 at Long Beach State L, 0-73-8 at UC Santa Barbara L, 2-53-22 at Western Michigan L, 3-43-23 at Bowling Green W, 4-33-30 vs. Toledo L, 3-44-5 at Miami L, 2-54-6 at Ball State W, 5-24-13 vs. Northern Illinois W, 6-14-19 vs. Buffalo L, 3-44-20 vs. Akron W, 4-3

2013-14Record: 15-9 (6-2, MAC t-2nd)

1-17 at Detroit W, 5-21-19 at Minnesota L, 1-61-20 vs. Northern Iowa W, 7-01-24 BUTLER W, 7-01-25 IPFW W, 5-22-2 at Michigan State L, 1-62-8 vs. UMKC W, 7-02-9 at Kansas L, 3-42-14 at Nebraska L, 2-52-15 vs. Illinois State L, 1-62-25 at Stetson L, 1-62-26 at Central Florida Canceled3-7 YOUNGSTOWN STATE W, 5-23-21 at Buffalo* W, 4-33-22 at Akron* W, 6-13-28 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 4-33-29 BOWLING GREEN* W, 7-04-5 at Toledo* W, 4-34-11 MIAMI* L, 3-44-12 BALL STATE* L, 3-44-19 at Northern Illinois* W, 6-14-25 vs Bowling Green^ W, 4-04-26 vs. Ball State^ W, 4-04-27 vs. Miami % L, 2-4*Mid-American Conference Dual^Mid-American Conference Tournament Match%MAC Tournament Championship Match

Season-by-season Results



-AAA-Akron ......................................................................23-5Alabaman Birmingham (UAB) .......................... 1-1Albion ....................................................................... 2-0Arkansas-Little Rock ............................................ 0-1Auburn ..................................................................... 1-0

-BBB-Ball State ................................................................28-7Baylor ........................................................................ 0-1Bethune-Cookman .............................................. 1-1Boston ...................................................................... 1-1Bowling Green .................................................. 30-12Bradley ..................................................................... 5-0Broward CC ............................................................. 5-1Buffalo ....................................................................10-5Butler......................................................................... 4-0

-CCC-Cal Poly Pomona ................................................... 1-0Cal Poly San Luis Obispo .................................... 1-0Cal State Fullerton ................................................ 2-0Cal State Northridge ............................................ 1-1Calvin ........................................................................ 1-0Center College ....................................................... 1-0Central Florida ....................................................... 6-4Central Michigan .................................................. 5-3Chicago State ......................................................... 1-1Cincinnati ..............................................................12-1Colorado State ....................................................... 0-0Cornell ...................................................................... 1-0Creighton ................................................................ 1-0

-DDD-Dayton ...................................................................... 2-0DePaul ...................................................................... 3-4Depauw .................................................................... 1-0Detroit ....................................................................12-0Drake ......................................................................... 2-0Dupage .................................................................... 2-0Duquesne ................................................................ 1-0

-EEE-Eastern Kentucky .................................................. 7-3Edison CC ................................................................. 2-0Evansville ................................................................. 2-0

-FFF-Ferris State .............................................................. 3-0Florida Atlantic ...................................................... 3-3Florida Gulf Coast ................................................. 0-0Florida International ............................................ 4-5Florida Southern ................................................... 4-0

-GGG-Georgia State ......................................................... 1-1Grand Valley ........................................................... 1-0

-HHH-Henry Ford CC ........................................................ 6-3Hillsdale ................................................................... 1-0

-III-Idaho State .............................................................. 1-0Illinois ........................................................................ 0-2Illinois State ............................................................ 7-2Illinois-Chicago...................................................... 7-5Indiana State .......................................................... 7-2Iowa ........................................................................... 0-1IPFW ..........................................................................2-0

-JJJ-Jacksonville ............................................................. 1-0James Madison ...................................................... 0-2

-KKK-Kalamazoo .............................................................. 5-0Kansas ....................................................................... 0-2Kent State ................................................................ 1-1Kentucky .................................................................. 0-1

-LLL-Long Beach State .................................................. 1-3Louisville .................................................................. 1-7Loyola Marymount............................................... 2-1Lynn ........................................................................... 0-2

-MMM-Marquette ............................................................... 4-5Marshall..................................................................5-15Miami (Ohio).........................................................6-32Michigan ................................................................3-15Michigan State.....................................................5-31Middle Tennessee State ..................................... 2-0Minnesota ............................................................... 0-5Missouri-Kansas City ........................................... 1-0MIT ............................................................................. 1-0Montana .................................................................. 2-0Moorhead State .................................................... 5-2Morehead State ..................................................... 1-0Murray State ........................................................... 1-0

-NNN-N.E. Missouri ........................................................... 9-0Nebraska .................................................................. 0-8North Florida .......................................................... 0-1Northern Illinois ..................................................27-6Northern Iowa ....................................................... 3-0Northwestern ......................................................... 0-6Notre Dame ............................................................ 3-7

-OOO-Oakland .................................................................... 6-0Ohio .........................................................................10-2Ohio Northern ....................................................... 1-0Ohio State .............................................................3-11Oklahoma State .................................................... 0-0

-PPP-Palm Beach JC ........................................................ 1-1Penn State ............................................................... 0-2Pittsburgh ............................................................... 1-0Purdue ...................................................................... 6-8

-RRR-Richmond ................................................................ 1-0Rollins College ....................................................... 2-1

-SSS-Seton Hall ................................................................ 1-0South Alabama ...................................................... 0-2South Florida .......................................................... 1-7Southern Illinois .................................................... 2-1St. Leo ....................................................................... 3-0St. Mary’s .................................................................. 1-1Stetson ..................................................................... 6-2Syracuse ................................................................... 2-0San Diego ................................................................ 1-0

-TTT-Texas Arlington ..................................................... 1-0Texas Christian ....................................................... 0-1Toledo .....................................................................27-8Tulane ....................................................................... 0-1UC Santa Barbara .................................................. 0-2UNLV .......................................................................... 0-1

-WWW-Wayne State ............................................................ 3-0Weber State ............................................................ 1-0West Florida ............................................................ 1-1West Virginia ........................................................... 2-1Western Illinois ...................................................... 2-0Western Michigan ..............................................9-36Wichita State .......................................................... 0-0Windsor .................................................................... 1-0Wisconsin ................................................................ 0-3Wisconsin-Lacrosse .............................................. 2-0Wisconsin-Milwaukee ......................................... 2-0Wright State ............................................................ 2-0

-XXX-Xavier ........................................................................ 2-1

-YYY-Younstown State ................................................... 2-0

Current as of May 2012. Results from the 1977-78 and 1992-93 season are missing and these series records reflect this. Any help in procuring these results would be greatly appreciated.

All-Time Series Records



-AAA-Adzic, Marijana 2001,02,03,04Ahuja, Karina 2009,10,11

-BBB-Bachinsky, Carol 1977,78,79Barrick, Jill 1979,1980Becker, Judy 1977,1978Beigh, Jennifer 1994,1995Berry Momon, Pamela PostdatedBestehorn, Catharina 2005,06,07,08Bhatia, Ankita 2012,13Biro, Zsofia 2013, 14Breuss, Julia 2010Brown, Rhonda 1987,88,89Burgess, Cynthia Postdated

-CCC-Clark, Kendra 2001,02,03,04Colonna, Mary Jo 1982Crowell, Sue 1978,79,80Czarnecki, Emma 2007

-DDD-D'Amelio, Lisa 2000,01,02Dancer, Debra 1983Danielak, Kristina 1995,96,97,98Davitaia, Diana 2012, 13, 14de’Lisle-Tarr, Georgia 2010,11,12Domina, Victoria 2002,03,04,05Donnet, Celine 2010,11Duhme, Simone 1998,99,00,01

-EEE-Espinosa, Melissa 1993,94,95,96Evans, Karen 1980

-FFF-Fedotova, Olga 1998Fernandez, Laura 2004,05,06,07Fischley, Barbara 1977,78Frankowski, Vanessa 2005,06,07,08Friedrichs, Daphne 2012,13, 14

-GGG-Gamarnik, Shari 2000,01,02Ghidirmic, Christina 1993,94Gottschalk, Nicole 1992Grech-Cumbo, Beatrice 1979,80,81,82

-HHH-Hammerschmidt, Sharon 1979Hastings, Laura 1977,78,79Hawkins, Rebecca 2000,01,02Helsinger, Christy 1997,98,99,2000Horton, Kathleen 1983

-JJJ-Jackson, Nicole 1995Joseph, Sharon 1984,85Jouhert, Lizaon 1999

-KKK-Kaercher, Denise 1985,86,87,88Kalervo, Aino 1999,00

Kansuthi, Pimpisamai (Jean) 1997,98Kansuthi, Prapaiphan 2003,04Kerris, Pam PostdatedKhaw, Paulena 1996Kraus Spekman, Sandra PostdatedKrishnan, Aditi 2006,07,08

-LLL-Ladd, Marti 1977,78Lauchner, Laura 1980Lauckner, Kristi 1980Lightvoet, Stacey 1981,82,83Lincaru, Amalia 2001,02,03,04Loose, Jesica 2004

-MMM-Maison, Jane 1978Mebuke, Nino 2011,12,13, 14Micati, Flavia 2005,06,07,08Miller, Mary 1985Mokelke, Naomi 1989,90,91,92Moore, Cathy 1982Morin, Marie 1987,88Munson, Patrice PostdatedMurdock, Elaine PostdatedMuskwe, Rumbidzai 2009,10

-NNN-Neely, Susan 1981,82,83Nelms, Candice 1990Niemczyk, Agnieszka 1997,98

-OOO-Ostrowski, Nancy 1983

-PPP-Parfenyuk, Yana 2005,06,07Piontek, Susan PostdatedPrince, Stacy 1993,94,95,96

-RRR-Radeck, Gina 1987,88,89,90Redmond, Beth 1977Ribero, Maria Paula 2014Rivero, Marcela 2009,10,11,12Robinson, Donna 1978,79,80Ryan, Julie 2000,01,02

-SSS-Schults, Madeline PostdatedSmith, Mary 1984,85,86Smith, Missy 1990Spaide, Wendy PostdatedStankovic, Aleksandra 2008Straker, Kim 1993,94,95,96Stube, Caryn 1989,90,91,92Supejova, Klara 2013, 14Sweet, Angela 1977Syrova, Elizabeth 2005,06

-TTT-Tasich, Rebecca 1992,93Thompson, Julie 1992,93Tilden, Lynnette 1991,93,94

Todorova, Manuela 1997,98,99,2000Tokarczuk, Angnieszka 1997,98,99,2000Toncheva, Mariya 2011,12,13, 14

-VVV-Varker, Tracy 1981,82,83Varnada, Marta 1986,87,88,89

-WWW-Walli, Brenda 1996Watassek, Lauren 1989,90,91,92Welch, Charlette PostdatedWesterink, Miriam 2009,10,11,12Whaler, Wendy 1988Whitehead, Sunita 1985,96,97,88Wikstrom, Sandra 2008Woo, Joanna 2007,08

-XXX-Xu, Chang 2009,10,11

-ZZZ-Zeilinger, Amy 1984,85,86Zilinski, Janet Postdated

All Letterwinner years are listed with spring season

Bold denotes player on the 2014-15 roster

All-Time Letterwinners



Our Students With nearly 23,000 students, EMU provides a rich learning environment for the campus community. The University currently has approximately 18,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students. Our students represent 45 states and 93 foreign countries. Of undergraduate students, 72 percent are full-time and 57 percent are women. The most popular majors are education, business, social sciences and history, science and engineering, English, and the health professions. EMU’s undergraduate population is approximately 65 percent white; 21 percent black; 2 percent international; 2.5 percent Asian-American; 2 percent Hispanic, 0.5 percent Native-American, and 7 percent not answered (i.e. elected not to respond to this inquiry). Eastern Michigan offers a number of special academic programs to help students succeed. These include the Honors College; the Holman Success Center; distance learning; accelerated format programs; online, weekend and evening programs and courses; American Humanics certification; Study Abroad Tours; a specialized master’s degree program for corporations offered onsite; a double master’s degree; online technologies for education and training. With more than 200 academic and social organizations, an extensive intramural sports program, 21 NCAA Division I-A sports and numerous cultural activities from which to choose, EMU students have diverse opportunities to become involved in campus life. Students’ on-campus housing choices range from traditional dormitory-style rooms to apartments and include living/learning center options.

Where We’re Located Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, about 10 miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles west of Detroit and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is an area rich in academic, research, technological and recreational resources. The University also has sites in Livonia, Jackson, Traverse City, Flint, Detroit and Monroe. EMU’s 800 plus-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jog-ging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest – Eastern Michigan’s conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake.Ypsilanti plays a leading role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted more than 160 years.

What Makes Us Unique In 1849, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan formally paved the way for the establishment of Michigan State Normal School, with the exclusive purposes of instructing persons in the art of teaching; providing a good common school education; and giving instruction in the mechanic arts, husbandry, agricultural chemistry and the laws of the United States. Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a Uni-versity, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The university currently serves 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Educa-tion; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan’s exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses, a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners, and several Michigan Teachers of the Year. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.

Faculty/Staff Eastern Michigan University employs nearly 700 full-time faculty and 1,000 staff members. Ninety-four percent of EMU professors have doctoral de-grees or terminal degrees in their field. The student to faculty ratio is 19:1. Faculty work closely with students, and many involve students in their research. Recently, the University celebrated its 30th annual Undergraduate Symposium; a benchmark program for undergradu-ate research.

Community Outreach Eastern Michigan is making an impact nationally by channeling its academic research as a means of solving real world problems. EMU currently has 14 research institutes and centers that focus on com-munity building and civic engagement, quality, com-munity and regional development, small business development, geospatial education, textiles, export assistance and product development. EMU is well-known for merging theory and practice for the benefit of the community. Applied research leads to new knowledge, new jobs and new business. Annually, the university receives about $15 million in revenues for sponsored research and community service activities.

The Alumni Association Representing more than 142,000 alumni and friends, the Alumni Association sponsors social and service-related programs for more than 20 geographically-based and special-interest alumni chapters.

EMU’s Economic Impact Since its founding in 1849, Eastern Michigan has provided quality services to the residents of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan and other states and nations. EMU’s total impact on the Michigan economy of an estimated $3.7 billion annually reflects a return of more than $42 for each dollar received from the state. The University’s total impact on the Michigan economy results in a contribution of $166 million in state tax revenue. Thus, EMU’s impact on state government tax revenue is $1.87 in taxes for each dollar received from the state.

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Mission Statement Eastern Michigan University is com-mitted to excellence in teaching through traditional and innovative approaches, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Building on a proud tradition of na-tional leadership in the preparation of teach-ers, we maximize educational opportunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse backgrounds through

an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs. We strive to provide a student-focused learning environment that enhances the lives of students and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges.

Our History Founded in 1849, when the state of Michigan was just 12 years old, Michigan State Normal School was designated by the state legislature as the first institution to educate teachers to serve the public schools. The University thus began, somewhat humbly, as the sixth teacher education institution in the nation. A campus that today comprises more than 800 acres was once a four-acre plot with one building and two programs of study – a classical course and an English Course. The school’s name changed several times – to Michigan State Normal College in 1899; to Eastern Michigan College in 1956; and finally to Eastern Michigan University in 1959. During its first 100 years, the institution certified thousands of teachers and developed the broad-based curricula that ultimately prepared it for university status. Within that new university, three colleges emerged: Education, Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. The University has since expanded three more times, adding the College of Business in 1964, the College of Health and Human Services in 1975, and the College of Technology in 1980. More recently ,Eastern Michigan has developed Extended Programs and numerous community-focused institutes. The university has enhanced its learning environment through structural initiatives during the past several years. Recent construction includes the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998), the Convocation Center (1998), the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998), the John W. Porter College of Education Building (1999), the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Building (2000), the Vil-lage residence hall (2001), University House (2003), new Student Center (2006), and the new Science Complex (2010).

March 28, 1849: State Legislature passed Act No. 138 entitled “An Act to Establish a State Normal School.”

Oct. 5, 1852: Official dedication of Michigan State Normal School.

March 29, 1853: Michigan State Normal School opens, offering two programs of study, a “classical course” and an “English course.”

1854: Michigan State Normal School holds first commence-ment, with three graduates.

Sept. 1881: The student newspaper, The Normal News, is founded as a monthly.

1890: MSNS is the first Michigan institution to establish a department of geography.

Oct. 22, 1896: Theodore Roosevelt visits Michigan State Normal School.

Sept. 15, 1897: The student newspaper is renamed The Normal College News, published twice a month.

1897: MSNS is the first U.S. teacher’s college to become a four-year institution.

April 28, 1899: Michigan State Normal School is renamed Michigan State Normal College.

1900: Student athletes unofficially adopt the nickname Normalites. Athletes could wear either a “Y” for Ypsilanti or an “N” for Normal.

1915: MSNC is the first U.S. teacher’s college to establish training for teachers of the disabled.

Oct. 24, 1929: Athletic teams are named the Hurons.

July 1, 1956: Michigan State Normal College becomes Eastern Michigan College.

July 6, 1956: The student newspaper is renamed The Eastern Echo, a weekly publication.

June 1, 1959: Eastern Michigan College is renamed Eastern Michigan University.

1959: The College of Education is established.

1959: The College of Arts and Sciences is established.

Oct. 13, 1960: Senator John F. Kennedy visits Eastern Michi-gan University

1964: The College of Business is established.

1975: The College of Health and Human Services is estab-lished.

1980: The College of Technology is established.

1990: Eastern Michigan University begins the first phase of a $213-million investment in campus renovations.

Jan. 30, 1991: The Board of Regents approve changing the Huron name and logo.

May 22, 1991: Board of Regents approve new EMU logo and nickname - the Eagles.

Sept. 9, 1994: The mascot “Swoop” is officially adopted.

Nov. 28, 1995: Groundbreaking for the Bruce T. Halle Library is held.

Oct. 30, 1996: President Bill Clinton visits EMU to present a speech on women in the business community.

Sept. 20, 1997: A “beaming ceremony” is hosted to celebrate construction of the new Convocation Center.

June 1, 1998: The official opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library is held.

Oct. 9, 1998: Official dedication of the Bruce T. Halle Library takes place.

Jan. 1, 1999: Eastern Michigan University begins a year-long celebration of its sesquicentennial.

May 2000: President Bill Clinton delivers the commence-ment address at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center.

Sept. 21, 2004: A ground breaking Ceremony is held for the New $37.5-million EMU Student Center.

May 14, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin is appointed the 22nd president of EMU by a unanimous vote of the EMU Board of Regents.

July 7, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin begins her role as EMU President.

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Fast FactsFounded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal SchoolEnrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in MichiganUndergraduates: 18,569Graduates: 4,772Gender: Undergraduates: 59% female; 41% male Graduates: 65% female; 35% maleMichigan residents: 88 percentPresident: Susan MartinBoard of Regents: Eight-member board, appointed by governorFaculty: 689 full timeFaculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percentStudent/Faculty Ratio: 19:1New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.1New Freshmen Average ACT: 21New Freshmen Average SAT: 1,014Academic programs: 423 majors, minors and concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and certificate programsDoctoral programs: 2 - Educational Leadership; Clinical PsychologyCampus Buildings: 122Campus Size: 880 acresAthletic Affiliation: NCAA Division FBS (1-A)NCAA Conference: Mid-American ConferenceMascot: Eagles Colors: Green and White

2013-14 Tuition and Fees*In-sate and Ohio, 30 credit hours: $8,683Out-of-State, 30 credit hours: $23,095Room and Board, 18 meals weekly: $8,069*subject to change

The City of Ypsilanti Ypsilanti is a city in Washtenaw County with a population of 22,362. Originally a trading post established in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a French-Canadian fur trader from Montreal, a permanent settlement was established on the east side of the Huron River in 1823 by Major Thomas Woodruff. It was incorporated into the Territory of Michigan as the village Woodruff’s Grove. A separate com-munity a short distance away on the west side of the river was established in 1825 under the name “Ypsilanti”, after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the Greek War of Independence. Woodruff’s Grove changed its name to Ypsilanti in 1829, and the two communities eventually merged. Henry Ford and the automotive industry came to Ypsilanti in the 1930s and beautiful Ford Lake was created to generate hydroelectric power for the manufacturing plants. During World War II, Ypsilanti became home to the Willow Run Bomber Plant, a factory that would employ 100,000 work-ers.

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Facilities Our 803-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails, and has 128 buildings, the Lake House and Rynearson Stadium located on the south side of Huron River. Eagle Crest – our conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Most recent additions include the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998); the Convocation Center (1998); the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998); the John W. Porter Building, housing the College of Educa-tion (1999); the environmentally sustainable Everett L. Marshall Building, housing the College of Health and Human Services (2000); the renovation of Boone Hall (2000), housing our Extended Programs offices; and The Village (2001), a spacious, apartment-style residence facility. There are currently 11 residence halls and three apartment complexes with 583 units housing more than 4,000 students. The EMU Student Center also opened in November of 2006.

Pray-Harrold

College of arts and sCienCe

everett l. MarsHall College of HealtH and HuMan serviCes

The Bruce T. Halle Library The $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library represents the latest technological trends in libraries, integrat-ing traditional print with emerging electronic sources. The 218,000-square-foot facility has 520 computer workstations; 300,000 volumes of open-shelf books; 800,000 volumes in an automated retrieval collection; 3,000 network connection ports; a 100-seat auditorium with seats wired for laptop computers; a 70-seat teleconferencing room; a 130-station computing commons with six learning labs (electronic classrooms); a distance learning lab; a television studio; the Paradox Cafe; individual and group study areas and self-direction stations.

JoHn w. Porter

College of eduCation

sill Hall

College of teCHnology

The EMU Student Center Since Nov. 6, 2006, EMU Student Center has become the new vibrant hub of activity on EMU’s main campus in Ypsilanti, MI. In fact, in April 2007, it was voted the “Best Place to Hang Between Classes” by Eastern Echo readers. From the wide range of eatery choices to the fireplace lounges, there’s so much more in between: EMU Bookstore, Chase Bank, wireless Internet access*, a 24/7 computer lab, two art galleries, meeting/conference/banquet rooms, a dining room stage, and an auditorium for movies, live performances and guest lectures. Additionally, students will find many EMU student services, programs and organization offices all under one roof. When you view it altogether, EMU Student Center lives up to its slogan: Centered on You!

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President Susan Martin

Dr. Susan W. MartinEMU President

In her seventh year as the president of Eastern Michigan University, Dr. Susan W. Martin has made a significant impact on the campus in her time in Ypsilanti. Named the 22nd president of EMU May 14, 2008, she is the first female president in EMU’s 165-year history. Martin officially took office July 7, 2008. Martin’s tenure at Eastern has brought unprecedented five-year growth in facilities and record-setting growth in enrollment. During this time, Eastern has also led the state in tuition restraint. Since joining EMU she has led the institution to enrollment growth, kept tuition, room and board at 0% increase for 2010-11, enhanced the quality of education by investing in hiring new faculty, and enhanced the living and learning facilities by making $210 million in capital improvements to the campus. Eastern has been a nationally recognized leader in tuition restraint. Over the past five years, Eastern’s has been by far the lowest among the state’s 15 public universities. This includes the “0, 0, 0” tuition, room and board freeze of 2010-2011, in which Eastern was one of a

handful of universities around the nation to not increase fees. Additionally, Eastern completed its first comprehensive fundraising campaign a year ahead of schedule. “Invest. Inspire. The Campaign for Eastern Michigan” surpassed its $50 million goal in the summer of 2012 and reached $56 million. The highly successful campaign set the tone for future efforts to benefit Eastern students. “I am thrilled to be chosen for the honor of leading this great University, which has a strong history of excellent education and a bright future,” said Martin. During her inaugural address Martin set forth an ambitious vision for the university. The goals included building on the pillars of academic excellence, refreshing alumni relationships, comprehensive fundraising and earning the public’s trust.

Prior to coming to EMU, Martin was the provost and vice-chancellor of academic affairs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. The majority of Martin’s higher education career was at Grand Valley State University, where she taught and published as a professor of

accounting and taxation. Martin served as director of the master of taxation program, director of international business programs, and chair of the accounting and taxation department. In June 2001, Martin joined the GVSU provost’s office and served in roles as assistant, associate, and executive associate vice president of academic affairs. One of her major duties in that office was to help manage the $154 million budget for the Academic Affairs Division. Before GVSU, Martin was deputy state treasurer for the Bureau of Local Government Services for Michigan from June 1981-June 1984. She also was the commissioner of revenue for the state of Michigan from 1985-88. Martin received her doctoral degree in accounting from Michigan State University in 1988 and her master’s degree in accounting from MSU in 1976. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University in 1971. In 2009, Martin received the MSU Department of Accounting and Information Systems Alumna of the Year Award. Martin is a member of the board of directors of the Michigan Educational Trust as well as Ann Arbor SPARK, a non-profit organization that seeks to bring businesses to the Ann Arbor area. She is married to Dr. Larry Martin, professor of economics at Michigan State University, and has three children and three grandchildren.



eMU board of regenTs

Dennis BeagenDennis Beagen was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2014 to replace Floyd Clack, whose term expired. Beagen is communications professor at Eastern Michigan University where he previously served as acting associate provost, interim dean of continuing education, professor of communication, de-partment head of the Department of Communication, and executive associate to provost for advancement. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michi-gan University, a master’s degree from the University of Michigan, and an ABD from Wayne State University. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 2022.

James F. Stapleton Jim Stapleton was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm in January of 2007 to replace Karen Valvo. Stapleton was reappointed by Governor Granholm in January 2009 to his own eight-year term that expires December 31, 2016. Stapleton is Presi-dent and CEO of B&R Consultants. From 2001 through July of 2004 (while continuing to fully own and operate B&R), Stapleton assumed the responsibilities of Senior Vice President of Business Affairs of the Detroit Tigers, making him (for a good majority of his tenure) the highest ranking African-American within the business operations of a Major League Baseball franchise. In July of 2004, Stapleton left Major League Baseball to participate in a group that, in June of 2005, purchased the Minnesota Vikings. He is the former president of the Think Twice Foundation, an organization comprised of African and Jewish American Community Leaders that raised more than $1 million and provided more than 200 units of new and/or refurbished hous-

ing for Detroit residents. He is also a past chairman of the Detroit Chapter of the Urban League. Stapleton has also served on several profit and not-for-profit boards, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Wayne State University’s Shiffman Medical Library Board of Visitors, Ontario Michigan Rail, and the Board of Directors of Detroit Commerce Bank. He currently serves on the Personnel and Compensation Committee and is chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee.

Mike Morris, Chair Mike Morris was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Gary Hawks, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He is the retired chairman and chief executive officer of American Electric Pow-er (AEP). From 1997 to 2003, Morris was chairman, president and CEO of Northeast Utilities System. Before joining Northeast Utilities, he was president and CEO of Con-sumers Energy, principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, and president of CMS Marketing, Services and Trading. He was previously president of Colorado Interstate Gas Co. and executive vice president of marketing, transportation and gas supply for ANR Pipeline Co., both subsidiaries of El Paso Energy. Morris was the founder and presi-dent of ANR Gathering Co., one of the first gas marketing companies in the United States. Morris is past chairman of the Edison Electric Institute, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations and Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited. He also serves on the U.S.

Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisory Board, the National Governors Association’s Task Force on Electricity Infrastructure, Business Roundtable (chairing the Business Roundtable’s Sustainable Growth Initiative). He serves as a director of the boards of Alcoa, Battelle and The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Morris graduated from Eastern Michigan University with both bachelors and masters degrees in biology. He served on the Board of Regents at Eastern Michigan University from 1997-2004. He is currently serving a new term through 2018. In 1995 he received the university’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. During his graduate years, he was commander of the ROTC Brigade. Morris received a law degree, cum laude, from the Detroit College of Law and is a member of the Michigan Bar Association. He previously served as chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee and currently serves as a member of the Education Achievement Authority, vice chair of the Educational Policies Committee, chair of the Personnel and Compensation Committee and is the chair of the Board.

Beth Fitzsimmons, Ph.D.Beth Fitzsimmons was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Mohamed Okdie. She is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2016. She serves as chair of the Student Affairs committee. Dr. Fitzsimmons founded Information Strategists, LLC, in 1987, a company that provides information services for high tech companies. Clients include scientists, engineers, marketing specialists and executives of major U.S. corporations. She earned a degree in chemistry from Simmons College, an MLS from the University of Albany and in 2001 she earned her doctorate in public policy, special-izing in information policy, from George Mason University. From 2003-2008, she was appointed by the President and chaired the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS). From 1996-1999, Dr. Fitzsimmons was involved with sev-eral projects at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to that, she was associated with CENDI; an Executive Branch interagency working group composed of the scientific

and technical (STI) managers from the Departments of Commerce, Energy, Defense, Health and Human Services, and NASA. Dr. Fitzsimmons served as the information specialist for 10 years at Aerodyne Research, Inc., and also has served as the Chairman of the Depository Library Council to the U.S. Public Printer (1993-94) and received the Public Printer’s Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Fitzsimmons has served on the Advisory Board of the School of Library and Information Science (SILS) at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), on the Advisory Board of the College of Computing and Information (CCI) at the University of Albany and was appointed to the Knowledge Trust. A member of the American Chemical Society for over 25 years, she has served on the ACS Committee of Patent and Related Matters (CPRM) for 5 years. Locally, she has served as President of the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor (2010-11), on the Boards of the Ann Arbor YMCA, University of Michigan Libraries, and the Library of Michigan Foundation. She currently serves as chair of the Educational Policies Committee and chair of the Student Affairs Committee.

Michael Hawks Michael Hawks was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to re-place Phil Incarnati, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expir-ing Dec. 31, 2018. He serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs committee and vice chair of the Finance and Investment committee. In addition, he serves on the Eagle Administrative Services Board. Hawks was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Ypsilanti Township. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School where he excelled in football and received a full athletic scholarship from East-ern Michigan University. Hawks earned a varsity letter as a true freshman and went on to be the team’s starting noseguard the next three seasons. While at EMU, he earned a BA in Business Administration and subsequently earned an

MA in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University. After completing his higher educa-tion, he served as Chief of Staff for the Majority Floor Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives and on the Staff of the Speaker of the House. He currently serves as a director of Governmental Consultant Services Inc. (GCSI) in Lansing, Michigan. GCSI is a multi-client Lobbying firm that is consistently recognized as Michigan’s number one rated firm. Hawks individually has consistently been voted among the 10 best lobbyists in the state by independent political surveys of Capitol insiders.

James Webb James Webb was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2012 to replace the vacated seat of Thomas Sidlik. He is appointed for a term expiring December 2020. Webb received an A.A. in Business Administration from College of the Sequoias in 1968, a B.B.A. in Management from Eastern Michigan University in 1971, and an M.B.A. in Finance from EMU in 1976. Webb worked for the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company from 1971 to 1974 as a Property Underwriter, from 1974 to 1976 he worked as a Corporate Insurance Analyst for Masco Corporation, he was an Assistant Insurance Manager for The Budd Company, and from 1977 to 1981 he worked as an Assistant Risk Manager for Republic Steel Corp. Webb is currently the Chairman of Aon Risk Services, Inc. of Michigan. In addition to his work experience, Webb has been very active in the EMU community. In 1988 he received the Alumnus Achievement Award, and in 1989 he was Chair of the Campaign for Champions. He was an original member of the Foun-

dation Board, served as treasurer from 1993 to 1995, vice chair from 1995 to 1997, chair from 1997 to 1999, and in 1999 he became an Emeritus member. He received the Dr. John W. Porter Distinguished Service Award in 1992, was a member of the President Search Committee in 2005, Ethos week Supporter from 2007 to 2012 as well as Ethos Week Speaker in 2007, and was on the College of Business Dean Search Committee in 2012. Webb has also been involved in numerous Not-for-Profit activities. He is a member of the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce, Farmington Hills Police Benevolent Association, Michigan Property & Casualty Association, and was a Director of the Detroit Athletic Club. He is also active in Rainbow Connection (Brooks Patterson’s Charity Grants Wishes for Terminally Ill Children) and the City of Cleveland/Operation Improvement Task Force. In addition to the Not-for-Profit activities, he is involved in the Boards of FDI Insurance Limited (Ireland) and FCE Reinsurance Limited (Ireland). Regent Webb is currently the EMU Foundation Board of Trustees representative and is a member of the Joint Oversight Committee, the Eagle Administrative Services Board and Chair of the Audit Committee.

Mary Treder Lang, Vice ChairMary Treder Lang was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2012 to fill the seat vacated by former Chairman, Roy Wilbanks, with a term ending in December of 2020. After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ac-counting and Marketing from the University of Dayton, Treder Lang began her career at KPMG, located in Detroit where she specialized in financial institutions, non-for-profits and mergers, and acquisitions. Following her time at KPMG, she spent five years in various management positions at SBC/Ameritech. She spent considerable time in the Computer Security District and became a recognized computer security expert amongst the Bell Operating Companies. She ultimately left SBC/Ameritech to establish a new Midwest Office for LINX Technologies, assuming the position of North American (NA) Sales Director. LINX Technologies was acquired by Mosler,

Inc. and there she held various senior management positions providing coverage throughout North America. After her time spent with Mosler, Inc, she began working for Siemens, Inc. where she held various positions rang-ing from NA Sales Director, Sales Manager, and District Manager (first woman), to lastly becoming the Senior Executive-Government for Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. She eventually transitioned her career to Accretive Solutions where she was a Business Development Manager. In December of 2008, Treder Lang chose to begin her own business, Mary Treder Lang, CPA. In October 2011 she joined Baker Tilly in Michigan as Director of Business Development. Mary Treder Lang has held many different leadership positions throughout the years. Her posi-tions have ranged from senior level positions with employers, to executive positions on Board of Directors, to voluntary Treasurer for many organizations. She is active in the Michigan Women’s Foundation as a Power of 100 Women Leadership Advisory Cabinet Member, Women’s Forum and the East Side Club. In September 2011 she was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Blue Ribbon Panel. In October 2012 she received the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Emerging Leader Award given by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) for the first time in the State of Michigan. In addition, she is active in her community as a member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the Rotary Club, the Mother’s Club for Grosse Pointe South High School, the League of Women Voters, the Grosse Pointe Chamber, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Detroit Economic Club, a Volunteer Council Member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Past Commodore of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and a Board member of the MACPA. She is also active in philanthropic efforts for the March of Dimes, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, American Cancer Society and Michigan Women’s Foundation. Regent Treder Lang is currently on the Personnel and Compensation Committee, and is the chair of the Finance and Investment Committee.

The Board of Regents is the governing body of Eastern Michigan University. Its current format was created when the State of Michigan ratified a new constitution, Jan. 6, 1964. The Board comprises eight regents who are appointed to eight-year terms by the governor. The current EMU Re-gents are Mike Morris, chair; Mary Treder Lang, vice chair; Dennis Beagen; Michelle Crumm; Beth Fitzsimmons; Mike Hawks; James F. Stapleton; and James Webb.

Michael Hawks

Beth Fitzsimmons

Dennis Beagen

Mary Treder Lang Vice Chair

Mike MorrisChair

James Webb

James F. Stapleton

Michelle CrummMichelle Crumm was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2014 to replace Francine Parker, whose term expired. Crumm is CEO of Present Value and co-founder and chief business officer of Adaptive MaterialsInc. She also worked in auditing at both Kellogg Co. and Plante and Moran. Crumm was named 2011 Executive of the Year from AnnArbor.com, Most Influential Women by Crain’s De-troit Business, one of Enterprising Women’s Women of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young. Crumm earned a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. Se is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 2022.Michelle Crumm



Heather LykeEMU Vice President/Director of Athletic

Heather Lyke is in her second year at Eastern Michigan University, having been named EMU’s Vice President/Director of Athletics on July 1, 2013. Lyke came to Ypsilanti with more than 17 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics administration – 15 of which were at The Ohio State University. Lyke’s first year at Eastern Michigan was a successful one, as the Eagles won three Mid-American Conference team championships and 24 individual MAC titles in track and swimming. EMU also produced 64 All-MAC student-athletes to go along with 41 Academic All-MAC honorees. In the classroom, EMU student-athletes continued to showcase their success in the classroom, ending the Winter 2014 semester with a 3.145 grade point average. It marked the ninth consecutive semester that the Eagles had surpassed the 3.0 plateau as a department. Lyke also developed and installed the mantra of Eagles Unite. More than just a catchy slogan, it was a campaign of support that pervade through all of EMU 21 varsity sports. The campaign extended beyond student-athletes; it strongly encouraged the athletic department staff, fans, alumni and students to show their support as well.

The 13th athletic director in Eastern Michigan history, Lyke was selected from a pool of more than 80 candidates. She also is the first woman to hold the full-time AD position at EMU. “I am honored and excited to be named the Director of Athletics at Eastern Michigan University,” said Lyke at her hiring press conference. “This is a tremendous opportunity to become a part of a dynamic leadership team. I am eager to serve and build great relationships with President Martin and the University leadership, the faculty, our student-athletes, coaches and staff, alumni and donors, and the greater Ypsilanti and Michigan community. Eastern Michigan has a rich history of athletic success and academic achievement. I look forward to being part of the continued success of Eastern Michigan University as we help shape the next generation of leaders and achieve even greater accomplishments.” At OSU, she was a member of the athletic department’s executive

team and was responsible for the assessment, design and development of the department’s strategic plan. She directly oversaw 10 of OSU’s 36 athletic programs and managed/supervised 31 full-time coaches and staff. She also had oversight over all facets of the athletic councils involving budget oversight, revenue generation and facilities as well as the golf course operations. Additionally, she supervised the sport performance division of the department, which includes the strength

and conditioning coaches, athletic training staff and sports medicine staff. In 2013, she developed the first ever student-athlete internship program within the Department of Athletics. On a national level, Lyke has been active within the NCAA and Big Ten Conference committee structure as a member of the NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Committee and Big Ten Sports Management Committee and previously served on the NCAA Softball Rules Committee and the NCAA Amateurism Committee. Her previous roles at OSU included associate athletic director for sport administration (2002-12) and associate athletic director for sport administration, compliance and camp operations (1998-02). Prior to Ohio State, Lyke was at the University of Cincinnati for two years, serving as the assistant athletic director for compliance as well as the senior woman administrator. Lyke began her athletics administrative career at the NCAA national office as an intern in the enforcement and student-athlete reinstatement department. Lyke also has worked for the Big Ten Network as a color analyst for softball games. Lyke grew up in Canton, Ohio, and attended the University of Michigan on a softball scholarship. While at U-M, she was a four-year letter winner as a first baseman, two-time team captain, Big Ten champion and Academic All-Big Ten honoree as a member of its softball team. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Education from University of Michigan and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron School of Law. She was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1995. Lyke and her husband, David Catalano, have three children, Elle, Sophie and Eli.

THE HEATHER LYKE FILEName: Heather LykeBorn: Canton, OhioHigh School: Glen Oak H.S. - Graduated in 1988College: University of Michigan - Bachelor’s degree in education - 1992 University of Akron Law School - Juris Doctorate - 1995Family: Husband, David Catalano; Children, Elle, Sophie and Eli

COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCEYEAR SCHOOL JOB TITLE 2013-Pres. Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics2013 Ohio State University Senior Associate AD2009-12 Big Ten Network Softball Color Analyst2002-12 Ohio State University Associate AD/Sport Administration 1998-02 Ohio State University Associate AD/ Sport Administration, Compliance and Camp Operations1996-98 University of Cincinnati Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance/SWA 1995-96 National Collegiate Athletic Association Enforcement Intern1989-92 University of Michigan Four-year letterwinner in softball

Director of Athletics



Reese Trophy - Men’s All-Sports Champion1987-88, 1990-91, 1995-96, 2008-09

Cartwright Award - Overall Excellence 2013-14

Baseball1975, ’76, ’78, ’81, ’82, 2003, 2007

Football1987

Men’s Basketball1988, ’91, ’96, ’98

Women’s Basketball2004, 2012

Men’s Cross Country1973, ’74, ’86, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, 2000, 2001, 2005,

2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Men’s Golf2007, 2008

Men’s Outdoor Track & Field1974, ’77, ’78, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90,

’91, ’92, ’94, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2014

Women’s Outdoor Track & Field1982, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’95,’97, 2003

Men’s Indoor Track & Field1996, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004,

2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013

Women’s Indoor Track & Field1997, 2000, 2011

Men’s Swimming and Diving1978, ’80, ’81, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’85, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, ’95, ’96, ’98, 2000, 2001,

2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013

Women’s Gymnastics2007

Women’s Swimming and Diving2006, 2007

Women’s Tennis1998, 2001

Women’s Soccer1999, 2003, 2013

Softball2007

Wrestling1996

1972- NCAA DII Men's Swimming and Diving1972 – NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field1971- NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving1971- NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field

1971 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field1970 - NAIA Baseball

1970 – NCAA DII Men's Cross Country1970 - NAIA Men's Cross Country

1970 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving1970 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field

1970 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field1969 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving1969 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field1968 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving

1967 – NAIA Men's Cross Country1966 – NAIA Men's Cross Country

EMU National Championships

EMU Athletic Directors Through the YearsWilbur Bowen - 1903-28

Joseph McCulloch 1931-47Elton Rynearson 1948-63Dr. Keith Bowen - 1963-66

F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca - 1966-73Dr. Albert E. Smith - 1975-76

Alex Agase - 1977-82Paul Shoults - 1982-86Gene Smith - 1986-93Tim Weiser - 1993-97

Carole Huston (Interim) 1997-99Dr. David Diles - 1999-05

Bob England (Interim) - 2005-06Dr. Derrick Gragg - 2006-13

Dr. Melody Reifel Werner (Interim) - April 2013-July 2013Heather Lyke - 2013-Present

Female Athletic Directors in the FBSSandy Barbour - Penn State

Kathy Beauregard - Western MichiganJulie Hermann - Rutgers

Lynn Hickey - Texas-San AntonioHeather Lyke - Eastern MichiganDebbie Yow - North Carolina State

Tina Kunzer-Murphy - UNLV

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Claudia Wasik Tennis Complex

Claudia Wasik has received a host of honors during her lifetime and the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Hall of Famer has been awarded yet another one as the new varsity tennis courts on west campus were officially dedicated as the Claudia Wasik Tennis Complex here Saturday, Oct. 13. Wasik enjoyed a long and illustrious career at EMU, as a student, professor, coach and mentor during her 32-year pro-fessional affiliation with the University. A product of Pontiac Central High School, Wasik went on to earn both her bachelor’s (1962) and master’s (1968). While an undergraduate, Wasik played tennis, field hockey and bas-ketball for four years as well as being a member of the Mortar Board and president of Delta Zeta Sorority. She went on to teach and coach basketball, volleyball and field hockey at Grosse Pointe University Liggett School from 1962-64 and spent the 1970-71 season as a ten-nis coach at Ohio State University before returning to her alma mater to join the physical education staff and become a colle-giate head coach. Wasik coached the EMU women’s tennis team from

1979-80 through 1990-91 and recorded a 162-108 overall dual-meet record. She was named Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year in 1986-87 when she led the then-Hurons to a second-place finish and was also named league Coach of the Year in 1983-84 after she directed her team to a third-place finish in the championships. In 11 MAC seasons under Wasik, the team finished second twice, third eight times and fourth once. Several of her athletics were individual MAC championship and also received academic awards. Wasik also served as EMU’s head volleyball coach from 1968-79. Her 1975-76 women’s volleyball team finished third in the State Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) meet. She retired from coaching in 1991 and continued to teach in the physi-cal education department until retiring from that position in 1996.



EMU Support StaffEMU Support Staff

Erin Burdis is in her 13th year as a full-time member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Burdis joined the EMU staff as a part-time academic counselor in 2001-02 and was elevated to full-time academic counselor and assistant to the director of compliance in October 2002. In the spring of 2004 she took over leadership of the program.

As the director of Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS), Burdis has developed a comprehensive learning support program which consists of learning specialist, mentoring and tutoring meetings that are all individualized. The department’s GPA has continued to improve over the last several semesters and the Winter 2014 cumulative GPA for all student-athletes was the department’s second-best tally in history at 3.145.

The 38-year-old Burdis joined the EMU athletics staff at the start of the 2001 academic year after serving as a graduate assistant in the University of Kentucky Athletics Department during 2000-01. A native of Frankenmuth, Mich., Burdis was an all-state softball player and played on state championships teams in softball and basketball at Frankenmuth High School before graduating in 1994. Burdis then went on to Concordia University in Ann Arbor and was an honorable mention All-American shortstop as a senior and the co-captain of the softball team her final two years. She helped lead Concordia to the National Christian College Athletic Association National Championship in both 1998 and 1999. In addition, the softball team won the Wolverine-Hoosier Conference title in 1997 and 1999 and Burdis was named All-League shortstop and was an All-League All-Academic pick three times (1997, 1998, 1999).

Erin BurdisAssistant Athletic Director/Academics

Fred Hale is in his first year as the Assistant Sports Performance at Eastern Michigan University. Hale joins the EMU Sports Performance staff after serving as a sports performance coach at Power Train Sports Institute for one year.

Prior to his time at Power Train Sports Institute, Hale was an intern for the Buf-falo Bills before spending a year with the

University of Tennessee, working primarily with the football, baseball and track and field teams.

Fred HaleAssistant Sports Performance Coach

Hale attended Mercyhurst University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science in 2011. The 25-year-old went on to earn his master’s in exercise science in 2012 from Mercyhurst while working with the rowing team. In the 2011-12 season, the rowing team won the Dad Vail Regatta, which is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Hale was a three-sport athlete participat-ing in football, wrestling and track and field while garnering all-state honors in football and wrestling at Mentor High School. Hale went on to play football and wrestle at Mercyhurst University where he earned all-conference and All-American honors.

Bryan Fink is in his first year as the Assistant Sports Performance at Eastern Michigan University. Fink joined the EMU Sports Per-formance staff after serving as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Briar Cliff University.

Fink ran the strength and conditioning efforts for Briar Cliff from 2011-14. During his three seasons at BCU, Fink designed and imple-mented the performance programs for all 18

varsity sports for the Sioux City, Iowa-based institution, in addition to head-ing up all pre- and postseason speed, agility and conditioning programs for Briar Cliff’s football, basketball and volleyball programs. Fink was in charge of all operations within the weight room at BCU, including maintaining and improving the weight room by purchasing and organizing all sport perfor-mance equipment. Before joining the Briar Cliff staff, Fink ran the Sioux City North High School strength and conditioning program for two years. During his time at North,

Bryan FinkAssistant Sports Performance Coach

he was in charge of overseeing, developing and implementing all workouts for each athletic team, including the Stars’ summer workouts. In addition, Fink oversaw the weight room and other sport performance facilities in order to maximize efficiency. Prior to joining North High School, Fink served in an internship role for two seasons with Heelan High School in Sioux City. While working at Heelan, he received his first hands-on experience ccoaching student-athletes about proper sports performance and weight lifting technique. On top of his professional experience, the Wayne, Neb. native earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in January of 2011. Fink is also a Sports Performance Director (SPD) certified by Velocity Sports Perfor-mance and is certified in Under Armour Combine 360 Training and Testing. Fink graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City where he was a four-year letterwinner on a three-time national tournament qualifying men’s basketball team. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administra-tion in 2009, before garnering a master’s degree in exercise science from Wayne State College (Neb.) in 2013.



EMU Support Staff

Sean Hostetter is in his second year full-time with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations Office serving as a graduate assistant before taking on the role of Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations in Jan. 2013. Hostetter’s responsibilities include the handling of all publicity and publications for the men’s basketball, volleyball and tennis teams. In addition to those tasks, Hostetter

will coordinate the department’s social media efforts. Prior to coming to EMU, Hostetter spent the 2010-11 season as the As-sistant Sports Information Director at Brevard College in North Carolina. There he was the primary contact for the Tornados’ soccer, cross country, women’s basketball, softball, and track & field teams. He also was the ana-lyst on the men’s basketball radio broadcasts. A native of Livonia, Mich., Hostetter served as the Media Relations In-

Sean HostetterAssistant Director of Athletic Media Relations

tern for the Quad Cities River Bandits, the single-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2010. He was in charge of the organization of the press box, as well as distributing statistics to media, coaches, and broadcasters, and producing game notes for all media outlets. He also was a webmaster of the River Bandits website and a columnist for the Bandits’ monthly gameday program, “Play Ball.” Hostetter also served as one-of-three River Bandits radio broadcasters during the season. Additionally, Hostetter held the title of Broadcasting & Media Relations Intern in the summer of 2009 while he worked for the Burlington Roy-als, the rookie-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. He was the solo radio broadcaster, while serving as the main media contact for the team. A 2009 graduate of Albion College, Hostetter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Political Science. While at Albion, he served as a sports information student assistant. Hostetter earned a Master of Science in Sport Management from Eastern Michigan in 2013. He currently resides in Farmington, Mich. and is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Garrett Hotchkiss is in his eighth year as an Academic Counselor for the athletic department at Eastern Michigan Univer-sity. Hotchkiss joined the Student Athlete Support Services staff full time in 2007 after spending 2006 as a Compliance Assistant and Learning Specialist within the EMU athletic department.

Hotchkiss is currently responsible for pro-viding academic support and monitoring student-athletes academic progress in the sports of golf, cross country, track, wrestling and ten-nis.

Garrett HotchkissAcademic Counselor

The 36-year-old Hotchkiss earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Central Michigan University in 2001. He completed his master’s degree in sports administration from Xavier University in 2005. Prior to his time here at EMU, Hotchkiss worked as a research assistant in the Government Affairs office in Washington D.C. for Corning Incor-porated. He also worked as a game day operations coordinator at the University of Cincinnati and graduate assistant for both the men’s and women’s soccer teams at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio, during his time as a graduate student.

Chris Hoppe is in his fourth year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department and his second as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administra-tion. In his role Hoppe serves as the sport ad-ministrator for baseball, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis and volleyball. He also oversees the equipment and sports perfor-mance staffs.

The 35-year-old Hoppe earned two degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is currently working on a third. He completed his undergraduate degree, with honors, in English literature in 2000 and earned his Juris Doctorate in the spring of 2003. Hoppe has also been working on a Ph.D in postsecondary education and leadership at UW.

Chris HoppeSenior Associate Athletic Director/Administration

A native of Rhinelander, Wisc., Hoppe began his professional career as a court commissioner for Oneida and Vilas County Circuit Courts in 2003-04. Upon returning to the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004 for his Ph.D work, Hoppe began his career in collegiate athletics as an athletic compliance intern for the Badgers in 2005-06. In 2006, Hoppe joined the San Diego State University Aztecs as a student-athlete eligibility/student services coordinator. From San Diego State, Hoppe was named the Assistant Athletics Di-rector for compliance and sport supervisor at Robert Morris University in 2008, a post he held until joining EMU as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance in the summer of 2011. Hoppe remains a member of the Wisconsin State Bar Association.



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Mike Malach is in his 18th year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athlet-ics department and his second as the as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Operations.

In his role, Malach oversees the depart-ment’s department’s budget and financial planning, event management, facilities and game operations staff, IT services and

is the liaison to the Convocation Center. The 47-year-old Malach joined the EMU staff in September 1998 after a two-year stint as the athletics business manager at Southeast Missouri State University. He was responsible for the development and control of the entire athletics budget at Southeast Missouri and he assumed the same responsibilities at Eastern, as well as overseeing

Mike MalachSenior Associate Athletic Director/Finance and Operations

facilities, game operations and sports oversight. A 1990 graduate of Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisc., Malach went on to earn a master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky Univer-sity in 1992. After completing his M.A., he joined the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as an assistant athletics director from 1992-95. Malach then became a systems engineer with Office Technology Company in March 1995 before moving to Cape Girardeau, Mo., as a member of the Southeast Missouri staff in January 1996. A native of Denmark, Wisc., Malach attended Denmark High School and was a member of the 1985 boys basketball team that won the Class B state championship. He also participated in baseball and football as a prep. Malach lives in Milan, Mich. with his wife, Joan, and their son, Brevin (17) and daughter, Elaina (9).

Erin Kido is in her first year as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Administration for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. Kido came to EMU following a seven-year tenure in the Xavier University Athletics Department where she most recently served as the Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator – a role she held since the summer of 2010.

At Xavier, Kido was primarily responsible for coordi-nating all facets of the Musketeers’ comprehensive athletics compliance program and overseeing all of

the department’s student-athlete welfare priorities, including sports medicine, strength and conditioning, academic support services, gender equity and diversity. She was the athletics department’s liaison to the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid and Residence Life and also served as the sport administrator for the baseball and men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs. Kido is also extensively engaged in intercollegiate athletics nationally. She currently serves on the Legislation and Governance Committee of the National Association for

Erin Kido Senior Associate Athletic Director/Administration

Athletics Compliance (NAAC), as well as the NCAA/NAAC Thought Leaders Group, which provides valuable input as policy and legislative concepts are developed at the national level. She also holds an appointment on the Division I Advisory Group of the NCAA Eligibility Center. Kido has previously served on the NAAC Board of Directors , NCAA Legislative Council, NCAA Recruiting and Athletics Personnel Issues Cabinet and NCAA Subcommittee for Legislative Relief. Prior to arriving at Xavier in 2007, Kido served as the Director of Compliance for the University of Oklahoma Department of Athletics. While at Oklahoma, she played an integral role in building a strong, comprehensive compliance program that included broad-based rules education, as well as effective and efficient monitoring systems. In addition to her compliance experience at OU, Kido was the Compliance Graduate Assistant at The Ohio State University. She joined the Ohio State staff after serving as the Championships and Marketing Assistant with the West Coast Conference and working as a student assistant in the UCLA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. A native of San Jose, Calif., Kido graduated from UCLA in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in physiological science before going on to earn her master’s degree in sport and exercise management from Ohio State in 2005. Kido and her husband, Jared, have a daughter, Sydney.

Matt Jakobsze is in his second year as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department.

At EMU, Jakobsze serves as a member of the athletic department’s Executive Staff. Jakobsze directs and manages all operations associated with the Athletic Department’s Compliance Office, with responsibility for legislation, governance, and policy. Jakobsze serves as EMU’s liaison to the NCAA and Mid-American Conference offices for NCAA rules interpretations and other matters. Jakobsze’s specific duties include dealings with agents, and issues regarding amateurism, promotions, donation requests, financial aid,

waivers, and investigations. Jakobsze joined Eastern Michigan after serving as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compli-ance at the University of Nebraska Omaha. His day-to-day duties included managing all aspects the Athletic Department’s compliance program, and serving as the primary liaison for coaches, student-athletes, boosters, and the university community. In this role, Jakobsze acted as the primary administrator for all educational outreach efforts, coordinated the department’s financial aid program, and oversaw recruiting, and playing seasons. In addition, Jakobsze oversaw the eligibility processing of student-athletes, and coordinated interactions between coaches, current and prospective student-athletes, the Summit League, and the NCAA. Jakobsze also supervised the athletic compliance office internship programs. While at Omaha, Jakobsze oversaw the second year of the University’s NCAA Division I Reclas-sification process and transition to the Summit League conference. Jakobsze also served on the

Matt JakobszeAssociate Athletic Director/Compliance

athletic director’s Executive Staff, assisted in drafting the National College Hockey Conference’s Bylaws, responded to multiple compliance reviews, and coordinated a Title IX review. Jakobsze joined the Omaha Athletic Department after serving as the Compliance Coordinator at Mid-American Conference member Northern Illinois University. While at NIU, Jakobsze served as the primary liaison for monitoring daily operations for eligibility, recruiting, personnel, and education. In addition, he supported the Assistant Athletics Director of Compliance and Student Services in monitoring the daily operations of financial aid, legislation, and playing seasons, and assisted student-athletes’ personal growth through the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. Prior to serving as the Compliance Coordinator at NIU, Jakobsze started the Huskie Athletic Compliance Office’s externship program while attending Northern Illinois University’s College of Law. A 2008 magna cum laude graduate of Dominican University, Jakobsze majored in psychology and political science and was a Northern Athletics Conference Scholar-Athlete. While at Dominican, Jakobsze captained the men’s soccer team, and led the Stars to regular and conference tournament championships in 2006 and 2007, NCAA Tournament appearances in 2006 and 2007, as well as to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in 2006. In 2011, Jakobsze received his Juris Doctor cum laude from Northern Illinois University’s College of Law. While at NIU, Jakobsze was a Lead Articles Editor of the Northern Illinois University Law Review, President of the College of Law’s Sports & Entertainment Law Society, and represented NIU in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. He has published three articles, including an award winning comment discussing Major League Soccer, collective bargaining, and the antitrust implications of diverging ownership interests. In addition to serving on the Communications Committee of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), Jakobsze is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois and is a member of the Sports Lawyers Association.



Adam Martin is in his fifth year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Facili-ties department, and his third as the Director of Operations/Assistant Facilities Coordina-tor.

As the Director of Operations, Martin is responsible for the daily supervision of all athletic facilities at EMU including facility scheduling, maintenance and preparation,

and assisting in the planning, management and execution of all athletic events, campus events and external events. Martin hires, trains and su-pervises all event management staff along with graduate assistants and student staff. He also assists with various capital, facility maintenance and renovation. Additionally, Martin also serves as the secondary liaison to all campus-

Adam MartinDirector of Operations/Assistant Facilities Coordinator

operating units which include: physical plant, public safety, facility management, custodial, outside contractors and other various campus departments. As the Assistant Facilities Coordinator, Martin is responsible for game management of NCAA Division I-A football, Division I-A men’s and women’s basketball and all other Olympic sports. He also assists in the coordination of athletic facilities scheduling with coaches and administra-tion in accordance with department scheduling policies. A native of Albion, Mich., Martin was a four sport athlete as a member of the soccer, baseball, basketball and swimming and diving teams. Martin earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management in 2008 from Siena Heights University, playing soccer for the Saints before earning his master’s degree from Eastern Michigan in 2009. Martin resides in Milan, Mich. with his wife, Tracy, and their daughters, Natalie Marie and Peyton.

Dan McLean is in his first year as the Associate Athletic Director for Development for the East-ern Michigan University athletic department. McLean came to EMU after working as a Major Gifts Officer for the Mountaineer Athletic Club at West Virginia University.

McLean joined the Mountaineer Athletic Club staff in August 2012. He was responsible for se-curing high-end annual gifts and funds for major capital projects, as well as endowing student-

athlete scholarships. While working for the MAC, he was a part of a team raising more than $23 million annually for WVU Athletics as a part of the $750 million “A State of Minds” campaign for West Virginia University. During his two years, McLean was accountable for more than $1.8 million in annual gift, major gift and planned giving revenue. A native of Canton, Mich., McLean came to WVU after spending two years at Fresno State, serving as the director of major gifts before ascending to the assistant athletic director for development position in July 2011. In that posi-

Dan McLean Associate Athletic Director/Development

tion, McLean managed the day-to-day operations of the Bulldog Foundation, including the annual fund, major gifts and sports clubs. McLean led fundraising efforts that raised more than $7 million annually for Fresno State Athletics as a part of the $200 million University “Campaign for Fresno State.” McLean previously served as an athletic development assistant at Fresno State from 2008-09. In between his different appointments at Fresno State, he served as the regional director of development at Oregon State University’s Beaver Athletic Student Fund from July 2009–Aug. 2010. While at OSU, McLean was involved with fundraising efforts that raised more than $10.5 million annu-ally for OSU athletics. He also was directly responsible for implementing two new giving programs: “110% Beavers” and “Next Level Beavers,” which resulted in more than 1,400 donors increasing their donation and over 800 new donors generating upwards of $1.1 million in new revenue. McLean received his bachelor’s degree in applied arts from Central Michigan University in 2004 and his master’s degree in sport administration from Wayne State University in 2007. He and his wife, Lindsay, have two children, Moxon and Emilia, and two dogs, Darby and Whopper.

Ron McKeefery is in his first year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. The 2008 Under Armour Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, McKeefery has served as a strength and conditioning coach at both the collegiate and professional level.

McKeefery spent the 2013 season working with the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals after serving as the head strength and conditioning coach at the University of South Florida and the University of Tennessee. In total, he has coached 30 NFL draft picks, including First Round Draft Pick and Pro Bowlers Mike Jenkins and Jason Pierre-Paul, along with Cordarrelle Patterson and Ja’Wuan James. Additionally, he has coached

numerous all-conference, All-Americans and NFL free agents selections. Before heading to Cincinnati, McKeefery was the football head strength and conditioning coach at Tennessee for three seasons. He was also the human performance coordinator for the United States Army Special Forces, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, in Fort Campbell, Ky. McKeefery got his collegiate start at the University of South Florida, where he served as assistant athletic director for strength and conditioning and the head strength and conditioning coach from 2000-10. A key member of the South Florida coaching staff, McKeefery’s tenure with the Bulls coincided with that program’s rise from Division I-AA to perennial Big East Conference contender. In addition to six consecutive bowl games and 16 NFL draft picks, the success of his strength and conditioning

Ron McKeefery Director of Sports Performance

program is best exemplified by the fact that South Florida was 10-0 in overtime during his tenure. The Missouri native owns a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kan., and a Master of Arts in Adult Education from South Florida. McKeefery earned all-conference honors in both football and track at Ottawa and was also a two-time Academic All-American. After spending one season as a coach with Ottawa, McKeefery worked as an intern with the Kansas City Royals in Major League Baseball. He also worked with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 1999 season, a year in which the Bucs played in the NFC Championship Game. McKeefery also spent the 2000 season as the head strength and conditioning coach with the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe. In addition, he has lectured for the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association, and numerous major universities. McKeefery has been published in the National Strength and Conditioning Journal, American Football Monthly and Stack Magazine. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist w/Distinction (CSCS*D) and Coach Prac-titioner under the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as well as a Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) under the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA). He also served as the state NSCA Director for Florida (North) and is certified by both the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA). In 2013, McKeefery received the prestigious title of Master Strength & Conditioning Coach at the annual conference for the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.

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Sam Olson joined Eastern Michigan University as the Assistant Compliance Director/Monitoring in January 2014. As a member of the Compliance staff, Olson is responsible for initial eligibility, re-cruiting, and student-athlete benefits. Olson also oversees playing and practice seasons, wherein he administers the department’s practice monitoring system and evaluation of countable athletic activi-ties.

Prior to joining Eastern Michigan University, Olson spent 2012 and 2013 at the University of Louisville as a compliance intern while earning his master’s degree in sports administration. While working at Lou-isville, he designed and implemented a student-athlete employment monitoring and auditing policy for the office. He also helped evaluate official transcripts of potential student-athletes to monitor and determine initial eligibility while moni-toring the Academic Progress Rate data for 23 Division I varsity sports. In 2013, Olson also interned at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky. While at

Sam OlsonAssistant Director of Compliance, Monitoring

Bellarmine, Olson helped conduct NCAA legislative research utilizing the Legisla-tive Services Database (LSDBi) and issued recommendations on a variety of issues relating to Division I/II athletic program and student-athletes. Olson also developed a Title IX Gender Equity Plan for the Athletics Department upon analysis of overall athletics budget, recruiting expenses, travel expenses, equipment expenses, coach-ing agreements/contracts, academic support services and the sports information department. Before joining the collegiate ranks, Olson worked six years at various levels of the judicial system. He was a legal intern for the Child Protection Section Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia in 2006 before serving as a law clerk for two years at Thomas & Delaney, PC in Grand Blanc, Mich. From there he went to the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office and on to the Genesee County Probate Court. In 2013, Olson received his masters in sports administration from the University of Louisville. In 2010, Olson received his law degree from Michigan State University, after securing his undergraduate degree in English in 2006 from the University of Michigan.

Tony Orlando is in his second year as a full-time member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Orlando joined EMU in August 2013 after working the past two seasons as the Director of Athletic Marketing and Promotions at Eastern Illinois University. The 28-year-old Orlando joined EIU in 2011. His duties included the coordination of

marketing and promotions for each of the Panthers’ 21 Division I athletic programs. He also was responsible for social media strategy, purchas-ing media-buys, organizing football tailgating and the oversight of the spirit squads, Panther Pack Kids Club and the Panther Nation student fan club.

Tony OrlandoDirector of Athletics Marketing

Prior to joining the Panthers, Orlando worked in minor league baseball for the AA affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, the Midland RockHounds. The RockHounds also owned a soccer club, the West Texas Sockers. As the director of game entertainment, presentation and promotions, he oversaw all aspects of the video board operation for both franchises, as well as the gameday management and promotions for each home event. He also played a role in the organizations branding/theme, which led to two all-time attendance records and a Franchise of the Year award in his three seasons with the ball club located in Midland, Texas. The Algonac, Mich. native is a graduate of Central Michigan University, earning a bachelor’s degree in sport management and journalism in 2009. Orlando and his wife, Emily, live in Ypsilanti with their two dogs, Coconut and Bella, and cat, Huck.

Angela Mierzwiak is in her second year at EMU and her first as the interim director of sports medicine. She took over the role in Sept. 2014 overseeing the department while also working directly with the football program.

Prior to coming to Ypsilanti, Mierzwiak had been the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer at the University of

Arkansas-Fort Smith for two seasons. She serves as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU women’s gymnastics and track and field teams while overseeing softball. The 30-year-old Mierzwiak joined UAFS in 2010-11 as the assistant athletic trainer before being promoted the following season. She

Angela Mierzwiak Interim Director of Sports Medicine

oversaw the entire sports medicine department and its staff. She also worked directly with volleyball and women’s basketball and assisted with men’s basketball, baseball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s tennis. A native of Petersburg, Mich., Mierzwiak is a 2006 graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. Mierzwiak also is a 2010 graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she earned a Master’s of Education in Higher Education. While attending Grand Valley State, she worked in the sports medicine department as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer for men’s and women’s cross country, track and field and football. Mierzwiak is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association.



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Dr. Michael Paciorek, a Professor of Physical Education in the EMU College of Health and Hu-man Services, joined the Office of Compliance in January 2006 as Faculty Compliance Associate.

Paciorek is a 1975 graduate of St. Bonaventure University where he earned a B.S. degree in Physi-cal Education while also playing on the varsity baseball and ice hockey squads. He received a Master’s degree in adapted physical education from The George Washington University in 1977

and a Ph.D. from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in 1981. He taught adapted physical education in the Norfolk, VA Public Schools from 1976-1979. Paciorek is known for his work in the field of disability sport having served on the Special Olympics Michigan Board of Directors for 12 years. He was a member of the United States Disabled Sports Team that competed in the 1992

Dr. Michael PaciorekFaculty Compliance Associate

Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. He has worked with the United States Olympic Committee as Co-Coordinator for disabled athlete participation at the 1990 and 1991 U.S. Olympic Festivals. Additionally, he spent 14 years in the United States Army Reserves rising to the rank of Major. Paciorek has written extensively in professional journals and his book Disability Sport & Recreation is in its third edition. Since arriving at Eastern Michigan in 1981, Paciorek was the Physical Education Program Coordinator while teaching classes in adapted physical education, motor learning and development and disability sport. In 1999 he served as President of the Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD). He received the 1994 EMU Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award and in 2000 he received the Eastern Michigan University Distinguished Faculty Award for Service. Paciorek and his wife Karen, a Professor of early Childhood Education at EMU, have two sons; Clark (29) and Clay (26).

Ann O’Sullivan is in her 12th year as an academic counselor for the athletics department at Eastern Michigan Univer-sity.

O’Sullivan joined the SASS staff after spending six years as an assistant coach for the EMU softball team.

O’Sullivan earned a bachelor’s degree in recreation and parks managements with an emphasis in thera-peutic recreation from Central Michigan University in 1987. She earned her master’s degree in sport management from EMU in 2011.

Ann O’SullivanAcademic Counselor

While an undergrad at CMU, O’Sullivan helped CMU win two Mid-American Conference softball championships (1983 and 1986) and one league basketball title (1982-83). She played on CMU soft-ball teams that qualified for three NCAA regional appearances. A native of Ann Arbor, O’Sullivan lettered in basketball and softball at Gabriel Richard High School. She helped the softball team win the state of Michigan Class D championship as a fresh-man and senior and was named All-State as a senior. A two-time Class D All-State selection in basketball, O’Sullivan led the team to the Class D state championship game in her final season. O’Sullivan has a son, Brian (20).

Tommy Rapier is in his first year as the Assistant Athletics Director for Equipment Operations for the EMU athletic department.

Before coming to Ypsilanti, Rapier worked as an equipment assistant for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns. He was responsible for making sure that players, coaches, and staff adhered to the equipment and apparel regulations set forth by the National Foot-ball League, Nike, and individual apparel contracts for training camp, preseason, and regular season contests. Rapier was also in charge of the set-up

of home and away locker rooms while also overseeing the loading, transport, and unloading for equipment and trunks for all contests. The 37-year old Rapier spent four seasons (2009-13) working with Old Dominion University as the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Equipment and Facilities. There, he oversaw the equipment room operations of 18 NCAA Division I sports consisting of 465 athletes as the school began its transition to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and Conference USA. He also oversaw the facility needs for S.B. Ballard Stadium at Foreman Field and the L.R. Hill Sports Complex.

Tommy RapierAssistant Athletic Director/Equipment Operations

He joined ODU in 2008 as the Monarchs’ equipment manager. In that role, he was responsible for the equipment needs of the football program while overseeing the setup and operation of practice. A 2004 graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in secondary educa-tion, Rapier spent seven years working with the Hokies’ athletic programs. He began his career as a student manager for the football team and upon graduation served as a graduate assistant from 2004-05. Rapier spent his final three years at Virginia Tech as the assistant equipment manager. While at Tech, he worked closely with the nationally-ranked football program, in addition to servicing the equipment needs of seven Olympic sports. Rapier also spent the spring and summer of 2008 interning with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, helping the coaching staff with the daily operations of practices and work-outs. A certified member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA), Rapier is also Equipment Manager Certified (E.M.,C.) as well as having earned his CoachComm Sideline Communication certification. A native of Chesapeake, Va., Rapier and his wife Angie have two sons, Talon (3) and Ty (2).

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Wayne Smith is in his seventh year as a full-time member of the Eastern Michi-gan University athletics department.

Smith joined the EMU staff as an under graduate in 2004-05 and was elevated to full-time in 2008.

Wayne SmithAssistant Equipment Manager

The 30-year-old Smith is responsible for the day-to-day equip-ment needs of the EMU’s men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and EMU’s Olympic sports teams. Smith is a member of the Athletic Equipment Managers As-sociation (AEMA).

Dr. Edward Sidlow, a political science professor at Eastern Michigan University, was named faculty athletics representative in Aug. of 2013.

In this position, Sidlow serves as a liaison between the university administration and intercollegiate athletics, working to main-tain the campus’ academic integrity and a balance between academics and athletics

for all student-athletes. He also represents EMU at Mid-American Confer-ence and NCAA meetings and approves eligibility certifications, waivers and violations. A native of Detroit, Mich., Sidlow completed his bachelor’s degree in 1974 at Eastern Michigan. He earned his master’s degree from Ohio State University in 1977 and completed his doctorate degree at Ohio State in

Dr. Edward SidlowFaculty Athletic Representative

1979. During his 39-year career, he has served as an instructor or professor at Ohio State (1975-78), Ohio Wesleyan University (1978), Arizona State University (1978-79), Miami University (1979-85), Northwestern Univer-sity (1985-89), Loyola University Chicago (1989-95) and Eastern Michigan University (1995-present). He has published numerous articles and books, including: America at Odds, Freshman Orientation: House Style and Home Style, and Challeng-ing the Incumbent. His work has also appeared in such journals as Policy Studies Review, Journal of Law and Politics, Journal of General Education, Western Political Quarterly, News for Teachers of Political Science, and Col-lege Teaching. Sidlow, the recipient of numerous teaching awards throughout his career, is frequently called on by print and broadcast media for political commentary and analysis.

Katie Skinner is in her second year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University. Skinner had previously been the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Anderson University (S.C.) for the 2012-13 athletic season.

She will serve as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU women’s basketball

team while overseeing women’s tennis and women’s golf. The 27-year-old Skinner worked directly with the Trojans’ women’s soccer, men’s basketball and baseball teams along with

Katie SkinnerAssistant Athletic Trainer

sharing responsibilities for track, golf and cheerleading. She also served as an adjunct professor in the kinesiology department. A native of Stow, Ohio, Skinner is a 2010 graduate of the Uni-versity of Toledo with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. Skinner went on to complete her Master of Science in Exercise Physiology at EMU in 2012. While earning her degree, she worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the women’s volleyball and women’s crew programs. Skinner is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers As-sociation.

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Bill Tuscany is in his 29th year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University sports medicine staff, having been promoted to associate head athletic trainer in Sept. 2001. Tuscany works in the Bowen Field House Athletic Training Room where he oversees the Olympic sports. In addition, Tuscany serves as a lecturer and clinical instructor in EMU’s accredited athletic training curriculum. A

1973 Eastern Michigan University graduate, Tuscany earned his master’s degree from EMU in 1976. He is a charter member of the Athletic Training Chapter of the Eastern Michigan Alumni Association. Before joining the EMU athletics department, Tuscany was the head athletics trainer at Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill., from 1976-86. In

Bill TuscanyAssociate Head Athletic Trainer

addition to his athletic training duties at Lewis, Tuscany was the director of the Emergency Medical Service, an associate professor in physical education and from 1981-86 he was the chairman of the physical edu-cation department. In 1993 Tuscany was elected to the Lewis University Hall of Fame. Tuscany was also a Board of Certification Examiner from 1978 until 2009 at which time the exam was computerized. Tuscany is in his 39th year as a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and is a recipient of the 25 year award. He is also a member of the Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society, and the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association. He is a licensed Athletic Trainer by the State of Michigan. The 63-year-old Tuscany and his wife, Carol, have a daughter, Sarah (32).

Greg Steiner is in his 13th year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations Office and his third as the Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations. From Dec. 2004 until Oct. 2012, he was the office’s assistant director. He serves as the primary contact for the football women’s basketball and golf teams, while aiding in game-day help with nearly all

21 sports. During his tenure in Ypsilanti, Steiner has directly promoted two Academic All-Americans, worked with seven Mid-American Conference championship teams and instituted an aggressive approach to web de-velopment to provide better online coverage of Eagle athletic events. In addition, he has worked as an announcer for radio and television broadcasts of EMU sporting events, and he was part of the media relations staff at the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional and the 2009 Final Four in Detroit, Mich.

Greg Steiner Assistant Athletic Director /Media Relations

Steiner has also overseen the statistics crew for the past six MAC Foot-ball Championship games, seven MAC Basketball Tournaments and the previous eight MAC Baseball Tournaments. The 33-year-old Steiner worked as a student athletic media relations director at Eastern Michigan for three years. A 2003 graduate of EMU, he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. During his tenure as a student assistant, Steiner was responsible for the development of the athletics department Web site, as well as most of the office’s publications. Steiner worked four years (2001-05) for WOHL television in Lima, Ohio, as videographer and co-host of “The Friday Night Frenzy” and “The Ottawa Oil Pre-Game Show,” a local high school sports show. He completed an internship at Bluffton University during the summer of 2002, where he as-sisted with the day-to-day operations of the sports information office. A native of Bluffton, Ohio, Steiner graduated from Bluffton High School in 1999. He is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Steiner and his wife, Cathy, live in Milan.

Christian Spears is in his first year as the Deputy Director of Athletics for Eastern Michigan Univer-sity. Spears arrived in Ypsilanti following a five-year tenure in the Northern Illinois University Athletics Department.

A part of the the athletic department’s Executive Leadership Team, Spears oversees the External Divi-sion including development, marketing, corporate partnership efforts, fan experience and media relations. He also leads strategies to increase ticket sales, merchandise and other revenue streams.

In addition, Spears assists with the administration of the football program and be responsible for football scheduling. Before coming to EMU, Spears served as the Deputy Director of Athletics and as the sport administrator for the NIU football team. He also served as the acting director of athletics for nearly five months while NIU conducted a national search for their new Director of Athletics following the football team’s Orange Bowl appearance in 2013. While in DeKalb, Spears’ responsibilities included serving as the primary liaison between several campus units and Intercollegiate Athletics, including Academic Affairs and Student Affairs as well as the Office of General Counsel.

Christian SpearsDeputy Director of Athletics

Additionally, Spears directly supervised the following administrative areas for NIU: Academics, Compliance, Life Skills, Strength and Conditioning, Sport Psychology, Football Operations and Equipment. Moreover, he coordinated the department’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR). He was also the sport AD for football, men’s basketball, baseball, cross country and track and field. In addition to his duties at Northern Illinois, Spears served as president of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC) in 2012-13 and on the NAAC Board of Directors from 2008-14. Prior to joining NIU, Spears served for six years at Southern Illinois University, where he was the Assistant Athletic Director. Spears came to SIU in fall of 2003 from Harvard University. Spears began his career as a graduate student working in the athletic marketing office at Long Beach State University; he then served as the Big Ten Minority Intern for Ohio State University working in their athletic compliance office while he ma-triculated through the Moritz College of Law at Ohio State. Spears is a graduate of the University of Washington, where he majored in political science. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Long Beach State University in 1998 and he received his Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law in 2002. Christian and his wife, Julia, have three children, Rainier, Kai and Skyla.

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Corey Whitney is in his fourth year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Whitney joined the Student Athlete Support Services staff in the Fall of 2011 as an Academic Counselor. The 41-year-old Whitney spent four years in the United States Coast Guard

before earning his degree from Finger Lakes Community College in 1999. Whitney earned his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in 2005. In addition to living

Corey WhitneyAcademic Counselor

in Arizona, Whitney has also lived in Louisiana, New York, Ohio, and Oregon before returning to his native Michigan in 2006 to be closer to family. Whitney arrived at EMU in 2007 and worked as a grounds supervisor for the Physical Plant on campus. Prior to coming to EMU, Whitney enjoyed a successful career in golf course management working at a number of Top-100 courses across the country. Whitney is a certified Master Gardener and has also volunteered with Hospice and animal rescue organizations. His wife Amy, is a pharmacist.

Brad Watson is in his second year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University. He will serve as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU men’s basketball team while overseeing volleyball and rowing.

The 25-year-old Watson joined EMU in 2011 as a graduate assistant athletic

trainer. He worked directly with the baseball and wrestling teams during his first two years in Ypsilanti, and earned a master’s degree in sport management in 2013.

Brad WatsonAssistant Athletic Trainer

A native of Bellevue, Ohio, Watson is a 2011 graduate of Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. As an Ohio State undergraduate, Watson assisted with the football, men’s basketball, wrestling and women’s lacrosse teams. He also spent time aiding Worthington Kilbourne High School, Ohio Wesleyan University, the Ohio High School Ath-letic Association and various Ohio State sports camps. Watson is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association.



EMU Support Staff

Lori BarronAthleticsSecretary

Virginia WeidenfellerSecretary

Bobbie Bowling Senior Account

Specialist

Administrative AssistantsEastern Michigan University

Head CoachesEastern Michigan University

Mark Van AmeydeBaseball

Melissa GentileSoftball

TBAVolleyball

Bruce Cunningham

David BolyardWrestling

Chris CreightonFootball

John GoodridgeMen’s XC/Track

Scott HallSoccer

Kemp SavageRowing

Rob MurphyMen’s Basketball

Ryan RayTennis

Buck SmithDiving

Sandy WagnerWomen’s Golf

Jay SantosGymnastics

Peter LinnSwimming

Sue ParksWomen’s XC/Track

Tory VerdiWomen’s



NCAA Compliance

FIVE RULES TO REMEMBER

1. FANS HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES As an individual who is a season ticket holder, a member of an Eastern Michigan University booster organization (e.g., Eagles Pride, E-Gridiron Group), has made financial contributions to EMU, or been involved in promoting EMU’s athletic program, you are considered a “Booster” and are required to adhere to an atmosphere of compliance. As a booster, your conduct reflects on the integrity of the entire university. Once you support EMU Athletics, you retain that identity as a booster forever - the rules still apply! This is true even if the individual no longer contributes to, or is involved with, EMU’s athletics program.

2. DON’T GIVE BENEFITS OR INDUCEMENTS Student-athletes can only receive benefits that other students in the general population can receive. An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an EMU employee or booster to provide a current or prospective student-athlete (or the athlete’s relatives or friends) a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Examples of impermissible benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Gifts of cash, clothing, equipment or any other tangible item; • A special discount, payment arrangement or credit on any purchase or service; • Loan of money or co-signing of loans; • A vehicle, use of a vehicle, or any transportation expenses; • Free or reduced-cost services, purchases or rentals; • Entertainment on- or off -campus; or • Free or reduced-cost rent or housing.

The best way to support EMU student-athletes is by donating to Eagles Pride!

3. LEAVE THE RECRUITING TO US! You’re passionate about your EMU Athletics programs and you want everyone to know it! But remember, only EMU coaches and athletic department staff members are permitted to be involved in the recruiting process. Boosters should be aware of the following: • Do not contact a prospective student- athlete (or members of the prospect’s family) by letter, telephone, e-mail, text, online (Facebook, Twitter), or in-person (on- or off-campus) for the purpose of soliciting their participation in EMU’s athletic programs. • Do not contact a prospect’s coach, principal, or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the prospect; • Do not become involved in making arrangements for a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or friends) to receive money or financial aid of any kind;

• Do not visit a prospect’s school to acquire films or transcripts in an attempt to evaluate the prospect’s academic or athletics eligibility; • Do not have contact with a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or friends) during any of their visits to EMU’s campus; • Do not contact student-athletes enrolled in other four-year institutions regarding the possibility of transferring to EMU. Even though there are many rules prohibiting your involvement with prospects and the recruiting process, as a booster you are permitted to do the following: • Notify EMU coaching staff about noteworthy prospects in your area; • Attend a prospect’s athletics event on your own initiative, as long as you do not have contact with the prospect (or the prospect’s parents or coach); • Continue existing friendships, provided you do not solicit the prospect’s enrollment.

Please note, a prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a student who has started classes for the 9th grade (7th grade for Basketball). Students enrolled in preparatory schools and two-year colleges are also considered prospects. An individual remains a prospect even after he/she signs a National Letter of Intent. If you know of a talented athlete, please let the coaching staff know, and we’ll do the rest!

4. KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES! EMU is responsible for the actions of its boosters. If a booster recruits or provides impermissible benefits to a current or prospective student-athlete (or the athlete’s relatives or friends), EMU may be subject to penalties from the NCAA and Mid-American Conference. When a violation occurs, regardless of the intention, it can: • Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes; • Result in the EMU athletics program being penalized by the NCAA and/or the Mid-American Conference; and • Cause you to lose benefits or privileges associated with the athletics department (i.e., booster membership, ticket privileges).

5. ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! The NCAA Rules are not limited to the above, and they are often misunderstood. If you have any doubt or questions, please contact the Office of Athletic Compliance. We strongly encourage open communication between fans, supporters, and the EMU Athletic Department. Remember, our success is due to support from individuals who are cautious and knowledgeable of NCAA rules. Help us win with integrity!

WHAT IS NCAA COMPLIANCE? Eastern Michigan University is committed to operating its intercollegiate athletics program with the highest degree of integrity, sportsmanship, and professionalism, and we urge you to conduct yourself accordingly. The Eastern Michigan University Office of Athletics Compliance is committed to a comprehensive compliance program that ensures institutional control over the department of athletics. Our goal is to educate student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, institutional employees, community members, and boosters about the importance of adhering to NCAA, Mid-American Conference, and institutional rules. A successful athletic department depends on the willingness of coaches, administrators, staff, student-athletes, and boosters to be aware of NCAA, MAC, and institutional rules. All of us at Eastern Michigan University appreciate your support. Your commitment to rules compliance is necessary to ensure that the University, its student-athletes, and coaches remain in good standing. Our success is due to support from individuals who are cautious and knowledgeable of NCAA rules. Help us win with integrity!

QUESTIONS?The information on this page contains only a small portion of the existing NCAA rules and regulations. If you have any questions about any NCAA, MAC, or institutional rules, please ASK BEFORE YOU ACT!

EMU Compliance OfficeMatthew Jakobsze

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance734.487.1050

[email protected]@EMUCompliance

EMUEagles.com/Compliance



Student Athlete Support

Student-Athlete Support Services Academic, personal and professional support are essential to college success. At EMU, Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) helps student-athletes reach their full potential. Our philosophy is to offer an academic support program, integrated with the University, that will assist all student-athletes with their transition into college. This all-encompassing support continues throughout each student-athlete’s collegiate career, until the day he or she receives a diploma, lands a job or enters graduate school. Being proactive rather than reactive, our staff does not wait for an academic crisis to occur. We gather important background information and build an aca-demic profile on each student-athlete, assessing his or her needs in advance. Services provided through SASS include the following: programs that focus on student-athletes’ special needs, monitoring academic performance, pro-viding learning assistance, assisting with registration procedures, assisting in monitoring athletic eligibility, providing priority registration and making sure that athletes are advised about current NCAA, MAC and university rules and regulations. Freshmen and transfer student-athletes encounter a major transition when making the switch from high school or community college to a university. These students, while adjusting to their new routines, receive extra attention and support. College is not easy. But with hard work and dedication from both the student-athlete and the support staff, the student-athlete can have a successful college experience. The success of Eastern’s student-athletes hinges on their willingness to seek assistance from SASS as well as other university student services. SASS staff members continually refer student-athletes to the Admissions Office, Academic Advising Center, Career Services Center, Health Services, the Records Office, Financial Aid and The Holman Learning Center. Faculty members also provide assistance to student-athletes through advising in course selection and provid-ing additional help with courses when requested.

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine Department has a long his-tory and reputation for excellence in the health care of student-athletes and the education of athletic training students. Founding practitioners Gary Strickland, Ron Venis and Dr. Wally Roeser envisioned a goal of first-class prevention, man-agement and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all student-athletes. Although the department continues to grow, its primary mission remains the same. The student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics receive comprehensive health care from an expansive sports medicine team. The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine staff is led by Dr. Tara Master-Hunter, Dr. Zoe Foster, Dr. David Alvarez, Dr. George Pujalte, Dr. Wally Roeser, Dr. Bruce Miller, Dr. Don Wurtzel and head athletic trainer Steve Nordwall. Ad-ditionally, the staff consists of two primary care sports medicine fellows, three full-time staff athletic trainers, two full-time athletic training clinical educators, five graduate assistant athletic trainers and the team dentist. Our sports medi-cine staff works in conjunction with various medical professionals within the community who provide nutritional, dental, vision and other specialized services for our student-athletes. At Eastern Michigan University, the philosophy of the Sports Medicine staff is two-fold: To provide a high standard of medical care through effective pre-ventive and management programs, and to facilitate an effective post-injury rehabilitation process for a safe return to competition. In all cases, the ultimate well-being of each student-athlete is considered our number one priority, not only while they compete at Eastern Michigan University, but during their lifetime as well. The Sports Medicine staff operates out of three campus athletic training facili-ties in the Convocation Center, Bowen Field House and the Rynearson Stadium team building.

Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning Our Sports Performance Program applies a complete approach to scientifi-cally and practically progress each individual athlete. Our purpose is to improve all components that will aid in achieving maximal athletic performance while reducing the occurrence of injury. We incorporate athletic based, free weight, multi-joint, and multi-directional movements which vary from a diverse col-lection of strength and conditioning disciplines to prepare each athlete for the general and specific demands of their sport. Standards that will be implemented at all times are: Integrity, Attention to Detail, Quality before Quantity, and Execu-tion before Innovation. Assuming quality thought and effort have been put into a sports performance program, all else being equal, the program feels that these three components are usually separating an elite level program from the average. Incorporating Daily Competitions – The ability for athletes to compete in an every day setting is critical to the success of team and individual sports. Anything from team relay’s, to 1 on 1 tug of wars, to using a dumbbell weight heavier than the previous week. I simply make the statement to my teams, “WIN THE DAY.” Work harder – beat your last weeks sets/reps/weight/time, COMPETE! There is competitive nature in all mankind. Sometimes it takes a little extra effort on the coaching end to see it. Fill your team with competitors and your program will take care of itself. Physical and Mental Sport Transfer – Training to the specifics of the sport, and style that the head coaches are teaching is an essential way to succeed at any level. Find out what the sport coaches are looking to achieve and speak their same language. You are an addition to their staff, hop on board and cater your philosophy to their needs. Giving each athlete specific examples of on field/on court experiences where success can either be earned or an opportunity can be lost. Being able to make athlete’s understand the importance of mental tough-ness that is needed in the weight room and how it transfers over to their sport. The pain, the physical and mental struggles they endure in each training session is setting them up for success for their competitive season. Fight for every rep just as you would for any rebound, blocked shot, interception, or stolen base. Make references back to their closest contests that might have been decided by one play – (or one rep). Positive Influential Environment – Do athletes leave the weight room looking to return for more or dreading the next time they have to mope through one of the most silent hours of their day? Each session, from the minute the first athlete walks in, to the last grueling minute they are dragging out, fill the room with ENERGY!!! Push them through their toughest moments and coach every rep. Show each and every athlete that you care about their progress. Stay vo-cal, provide positive feedback as well as constructive criticism, play that latest hip-hop track and find a way to create a positive training environment.



THE EMU IDENTITY

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Eastern Eagles Fight Song

“Eastern Eagles, hats off to you!Fight, fight, fight for ole EMU.Look to the sky, the Eagles will fly,the bravest we’ll defy.... Rah,rah, rah!”

“Hold that line for ole Green and White.Sons and daughters show your might.So, FIGHT, FIGHT! for ole EMU and vic-tor-y!”

EMU Alma Mater

Eastern, sacred Alma Mater to your name we shall be true.Ever marching on to victory, we’ll stand by to see you through,Softly floating on the breeze, verdant green with white of snow,This our banner we will carry in our hearts whe’er we go.

Go Green

Go Green, roll up the score.Go Green, let’s get some more.Raise a cheer for old Green and White.Let’s show them we came here to fight.Go Green, vic’try we’ll claim.Go Green, let’s win this game.We’ll always fight for old EMU.Come on and let’s go Green!

Since the 1991 season, Eastern Michigan University athletic teams have gone by the nickname “Eagles.” The Eagles name was officially adopted on May 22, 1991, when the EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the existing Huron nickname and logo with the new one. EMU originally went by the nicknames “Normalites,” “Men from Ypsi” and various other titles through the years before “Hurons” was adopted in 1929. The “Hurons” first came into being as the re-sult of a contest sponsored by the Men’s Union in 1929. On Oct. 31 of that year, a three-person committee, composed of Dr. Clyde Ford, Dr. Elmer Lyman and Professor Bert Peet, selected the name “Hurons” from the many entries in the contest. The name was submitted by two students, Gretchen Borst and George Hanner. Hanner was working at the Huron Hotel at the time of the contest and was no doubt as much influenced by his place of employment as by the Huron Indian tribe. The runner-up name in that contest was Pioneers. EMU began investigating the appropriate-ness of its Huron Indian logo after the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report in October 1988 suggesting that all schools using such logos drop them. The report indicated that the use of Native American names, logos and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. At that time, four colleges, 62 high schools and 33 junior high/middle schools in Michigan used Indian logos or names. The EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the Huron name with Eagles, taken from three recommendations from a committee charged with supplying a new nickname. The other two final names submitted were Green Hornets and Express.

A Look Back at EMU’s Logos

1929-1991

1995-2001

1991-1994

2002, 2013-Present

2003-2013

• Charlie Batch, Lional Dalton, Jason Jones, T.J. Lang, Barry Stokes, Kevin Walter – professional football players

• Ron Campbell – President, Tampa Bay Lightning

• Fred Cofield, Earle Higgins, Harvey Marlatt, George Gervin, Grant Long, Derrick Dial, Earl Boykins, Carl Thomas, Charles Thomas – professional basketball players

• General John G. Coburn -- one of eight four-star generals in the United States

• Hayes Jones -- Olympic gold medalist

• Bruce T. Halle -- Founder and CEO of Discount Tire Co.

• John Heffron -- Winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2004

• Greg Mathis –Judge and later TV personality

• Lloyd Olds - designed the zebra shirt worn by referees

• Dean Rockwell – Olympic team wrestling coach in 1964

• Rocky Roe -- Major League Baseball umpire

• Jack Roush -- CEO and owner of Roush Racing

• Rodney Slater -- former U.S. Secretary of Transportation

• Shirley Spork -- co-founder of the LPGA

• Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner



EMU Athletic Club

Online: EMUEagles.com/GiveNowBy Phone: 734.487.8236By Mail: 799 N. Hewitt Road Room 309C Ypsilanti, MI 48197

How to Make a Gift

MissionEagles Pride is the newly created fundraising arm of the Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics. Eagles Pride is dedicated to providing financial support for the educational, personal and athletic enhancement of more than 500 EMU student-athletes in 21 varsity sports. At the same time, we will focus on providing superior customer service to our fans, alumni and donors.

ImportanceEMU Athletics is often the window through which the entire University is viewed and many times considered the front porch of the institution. The successes and accomplishments of our athletic programs serve as a tremendous recruiting tool for enrollment and a catalyst for philanthropy to all areas of EMU.

ImpactAs a member of Eagles Pride you will be a difference maker for EMU student-athletes and their goals on the field, in the classroom and in their lives after EMU. On the chart below ahead you will find our levels of giving, areas of impact, ways to give, associated benefits and more. Your

Tax Deduction (Consult with your Tax Professional)

Athletic Update Email from Director of Athletics Heather Lyke

Recognition on EMUEagles.com Athletic Website

Autographed team photo (team of your choice)

Eagles Pride lapel pin

Option to purchase 2 tickets to Eagles Pride Suite (Football) *Gift must be to EMU Football or Eagles Pride

VIP Parking for EMU Football and Mens Basketball games (Home) * With purchase of season ticket

Invitation for 2 to the 2014 EMU Football Kick-Off Luncheon

Invitation for 2 to the 2014 Party in the Paint luncheon for Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Special selected gift from EMU Athletics

Invitation for 2 to AD suite for selected Men’s or Women’s Basketball game

Invitation for 2 to Scholar-Athlete Banquet

All-Sport Pass (general admission passes for 2 – home games only)

In-game recognition (Football or Basketball) On Field and On Court

Option to purchase 4 tickets to Eagles Pride Suite (Football) *Gift must be to EMU Football or Eagles Pride

Dinner for 2 with Director of Athletics Heather Lyke and Head Coach of your choice

Option to purchase 6 tickets to Eagles Pride Suite (Football)*Gift must be to EMU Football or Eagles Pride

Invitation for 2 to accompany Football or Basketball team for select away game

Eagles Pride decal

Experience the Excellence - EMU Football. You and a guest will be granted "behind the scenes" access with EMU Staff as we prepare on game-day. Your day will include sideline passes for the game.

EAGLES PRIDE BENEFITS CHART Eagle$100-$499

All-American$500-$1,499

Green & White$1,500-$2,499

Leadership$2,500-$4,999

Excellence$5,000-$9,999

Signature$10,000+

All Eagles Pride members receive post-season ticket priority based on giving, beginning with the Signature Level.

THE EMU IDENTITY



THIS IS THE MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Providing leadership in education and diversity, the Mid-American Conference moves into its 69th year of service to the student-athlete. Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-American Conference has progressively grown and devel-oped into one of the most aggressive Division I conferences in the country. One of only ten football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences, the MAC named Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher as its eighth commis-sioner in March of 2009. The league has grown its commitment to championships by expanding to six its number of neu-tral site post season events – football (Ford Field, Detroit), men’s and women’s basketball (Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland), softball (Firestone Stadium, Akron) and baseball (All Pro Freight Stadium, Avon, Ohio). In addition, the SPIRE Academy (Geneva, Ohio) will also serve as the site for the 2015 MAC men’s swimming & diving championship. In addition to growing its commitment to MAC championships, Steinbrecher has strategically positioned the MAC’s participation in hosting NCAA events and championships. The MAC will serve as the host for the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional and was recently award-ed the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships as both events will take place at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The MAC has also hosted both the 2012 and 2014 NCAA Women’s Bowl-ing Championships under his direction. In 2013, the MAC had five programs receive football bowl invitations: Bowling Green (Little Cae-sars Pizza Bowl), Northern Illinois (San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl), Ball State (Go-Daddy Bowl), Buffalo (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl) and Ohio (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg). The MAC had three programs with 10 or more wins (Northern Illinois 12-2; Ball State 10-3; Bowling Green 10-4) which tied for third among FBS conferences (ACC, Big 12 and Conference USA), trailing only the SEC and Pac-12. Last December Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch finished third overall in the Heisman Trophy voting, the highest ever finish by a MAC student-athlete. Lynch was invited to the Heisman Trophy Award ceremony in New York City and became only the third MAC student-athlete to re-ceive an invitation to the ceremony – Marshall QB Chad Pennington (1999) and Marshall WR Randy Moss (1997). Buffalo Bulls linebacker Khalil Mack was the fifth overall selection by the Oakland Raiders in the 2014 NFL Draft. Mack’s selection was the highest ever for the Buffalo program and the second-highest ever selection for a MAC student-athlete. This marked the second consecutive year for the MAC to have its two highest ever selections in the NFL Draft. In the 2013 NFL Draft, Central Michi-gan offensive tackle Eric Fisher was selected as the first overall selection by the Kansas City Chiefs, making Fisher the first-ever football player from the MAC selected first overall in the NFL Draft. In 2012, the MAC witnessed a record setting seven teams receive bowl invitations, including the first ever BCS Bowl invitation with Northern Illinois playing in the Discover Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2013. The MAC also had four football programs ranked in the top 25 of national polls – Northern Illinois, Kent State, Toledo and Ohio—as the BCS Standings had two MAC programs in the Top 25 at the end of the regular season with No. 15 Northern Illinois and No. 25 Kent State. The MAC also set a conference record for the most wins against FBS opponents with 16 victories. In the fall of 2013, the MAC announced the creation of newly created bowl games in Boca Raton, Fla., Nassau, Bahamas, Miami Beach, Fla., and Montgomery, Ala. for a six-year period (2014-2019). The creation of the Boca Raton, Bahamas and Miami Beach Bowls is the centerpiece of a joint agree-ment between several FBS conferences and will be supported by several FBS conferences on a six-year rotating basis. The Boca Raton Bowl will be owned and operated by ESPN and will be played at FAU Stadium, an open air stadium which seats nearly 30,000 fans on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. The Bahamas Bowl will be played at Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. The Miami Beach Bowl will be played at Marlins Park. The Camellia Bowl, based in Montgomery, Ala., is owned and operated by ESPN and will be played in the Cramton Bowl, a 25,000 seat stadium. The MAC is also a partner with the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl as a primary partner in 2017 and 2019, and a secondary partner in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 bowl seasons. The MAC will play the Mountain West in both the 2017 and 2019 bowl seasons, played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Starting in the 2014 season, the MAC will have a minimum five guaranteed bowl opportunities. The MAC has long-term primary contracts with the GoDaddy Bowl (based in Mobile, Ala.) through the 2017 season and Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (based in Boise, Ida.) through the 2019 season. In its partnership with ESPN, the MAC is in the sixth year of its eight-year rights agreement (through 2016-2017 academic years) for football, as well as men’s and women’s basketball. The deal is the most extensive in the history of the conference. The agreement calls for a minimum of 25 events annually to be produced and aired on an ESPN platform including the men’s and women’s basketball championships, a regular-season MAC presence on ESPN, the Marathon MAC Football Championship Game and a minimum of 11 regular-season football games. In men’s basketball, the MAC witnessed the No. 1 seed Western Michigan win its first MAC Men’s Basketball Tournament since 2004. The MAC had five programs invited to postseason tournaments (NCAA-Western Michigan; NIT-Toledo; CIT-Akron, Eastern Michigan and Ohio). Eastern Michigan advanced to the CIT Second Round, while Ohio advanced to the CIT Quarterfinals. Buffalo senior forward Javon McCrea was named Associated Press All-American Honorable Mention. During the 2013-14 academic year, the University of Akron men’s soccer team won its tenth MAC championship and sixth in the last seven years. The Zips defeated Indiana in the 2013 NCAA first round before falling to Marquette, which snapped a string of five consecutive NCAA Round of 16 appearances. Akron witnessed senior Aodhan Quinn selected as one of 15 semifinalists for the prestigious Hermann Trophy. MAC affiliate member West Virginia had junior Andy Bevin named to the Capital One Academic All-America First Team. The MAC had two student-athletes selected in the first round of the 2013 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft – No. 3 overall Akron goal-keeper David Meyes (Portland Timbers) and No. 12 overall West Virginia defender Eric Schoenle (Philadelphia Union). In wrestling, the MAC welcomed Missouri, Northern Iowa and Old Dominion as affiliate mem-bers over the last two seasons. Missouri won the 2014 conference tournament title for the second consecutive year. True freshman J’Den Cox of Missouri won the 197 lb. national championship to become the ninth MAC wrestler to win a national championship. A MAC record 43 wrestlers com-

peted at the NCAA Wrestling Championships and the MAC witnessed nine wrestlers named All-American – Joe Roth, Central Michigan (7th place at 133); Ian Miller, Kent State (4th place at 141); J’Den Cox, Missouri (1st place at 197); Drake Houdashelt, Missouri (5th place at 149); Dylan Peters, Northern Iowa (6th place at 125); Joe Colon, Northern Iowa (3rd place at 133); Joey Lazor, Northern Iowa (6th place at 141); Jeremy Johnson, Ohio (7th place at 285) and Jack Dechow, Old Dominion (4th place at 184). In men’s cross country, Eastern Michigan claimed its 18th conference championship, while Mis-souri State won its first ever swimming & diving championship as an affiliate member. In men’s tennis, Ball State won its second MAC title in four years. Akron won its third MAC indoor track and field title in the last four years. Akron sophomore Shawn Barber became the school’s first male individual national champion by winning the pole vault. In men’s outdoor track and field, Eastern Michigan won its 22nd conference title in program history and junior Donald Scott garnered First Team All-American honors in the triple jump after taking sixth in the nation. Kent State’s Matthias Tayala became the second MAC track and field stu-dent-athlete crowned a national champion this year in the hammer throw during the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field championships. The 2014 track and field season was a historic one for the MAC with three national champions across men’s and women’s athletics. Akron’s Shawn Barber was the 2014 NCAA indoor track and field pole vault champion clearing 5.75m, Akron’s Annika Roloff was the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field pole vault champion clearing 4.40m, while Kent State’s Matthias Tayala was the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field hammer throw champion with a distance of 73.57m. Kent State won the program’s sixth consecutive and 20th overall conference title in men’s golf and received its 27th NCAA appearance. Kent State senior Taylor Pendrith became just the second player in program history to represent Kent State in the NCAA finals in each of his four seasons, in-cluding this year at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kansas. Kent State won its 11th MAC baseball tournament as the No. 3 seed and has won either the regular season or tournament title in 14 of the last 15 seasons. Earlier this summer the MAC witnessed 15 student-athletes selected in the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft led by Central Michigan starting pitcher Jordan Foley, who became the Chippewas highest draft pick in more than a decade when he was selected in the fifth round by the New York Yankees. Also, Ball State senior outfielder Sean Godfrey (drafted by Atlanta) and Miami senior pitcher Seth Varner (drafted by Cincinnati) were named to the Louisville Slugger All-America Third Team as chosen by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Women’s athletics continued to shine for the MAC this past year. In women’s basketball, Akron won its first ever MAC tournament championship and a program record 23 wins during the 2013-14 season. A total of five MAC programs were invited to postseason tournaments (NCAA-Akron; WNIT-Ball State, Bowling Green, Central Michigan; WBI-Eastern Michigan). Bowling Green defeated High Point, St. Bonaventure and Michigan in the WNIT before falling to Rutgers in the WNIT Quar-terfinals. In women’s soccer, Western Michigan earned the program’s first MAC title in ten years and went on to defeat No. 8 Marquette, 1-0, in the NCAA College Cup First-Round before falling to Notre Dame. In volleyball, Ohio claimed its eighth MAC title and fell to Michigan State in the NCAA First Round. Ohio’s Abby Gilleland and Kelly Lamberti, along with Toledo’s Lauren Rafdal, were named Division I All-American Honorable Mention. In women’s cross country, Miami claimed the MAC title for the third time in program history, while Ohio’s Juli Accurso won her second consecutive Great Lakes Regional and earned All-America honors at NCAA Regionals. In field hockey, Miami won the program’s second consecutive confer-ence title, while the RedHawks program won the conference championship in women’s tennis for the second consecutive year and the fourth time in the last six years. Akron won its first ever MAC swimming & diving championship, while Central Michigan won its fifth consecutive MAC tourna-ment title in gymnastics. In women’s indoor track and field, Kent State won its fourth conference title in the last five years, while the Golden Flashes won the women’s outdoor track and field cham-pionship for the fourth consecutive year. Akron’s Annika Roloff was the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field pole vault champion clearing 4.40m. In women’s golf, Kent State won its 16th consecutive conference championship. Kent State fresh-man Wad Phaewchimplee became the second Golden Flash in history to win a NCAA Regional and was named All-American Honorable Mention by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA). In softball, the Ohio Bobcats won their first-ever conference tournament championship and advance to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1995. Ball State softball senior left fielder Jennifer Gilbert was named to the 2014 National Fastpitch Coaches Association NCAA Division I All-America Second Team. From two-time Super Bowl quarterback winning Ben Roethlisberger (Miami University), NFL Defensive MVP James Harrison (Kent State University), NFL Pro Bowlers (OT Joe Staley, TE Antonio Gates, WR Antonio Brown), British Open winner Ben Curtis (Kent State University), World Series win-ning manager Bob Brenly (Ohio University) and Olympic bobsled team member Brock Kreitzburgh (University of Toledo), the Mid-American Conference continues to excel in producing leaders in the world of athletics.

History of the MAC Based in Cleveland since July 1999 following a 15-year stay in Toledo, Ohio, the MAC has estab-lished historic measurements in both football and men’s and women’s basketball since moving to Northeast Ohio. The MAC was founded as a five-school league on February 24, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio with Ohio, Butler, Cincinnati, Wayne State and Western Reserve admitted as charter members. The Mid-American Conference membership consists of 12 universities across five states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York and Ohio). In 1946 men’s basketball was the first competitive sport in the MAC, which now sponsors a total 23 sports. Women’s sports were brought into the conference’s structure in 1980. For men, there are 11 championships sponsored in football, basketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling, golf and tennis. For women, 12 championships are sponsored in basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and ten-nis.

Mid-American Conference



E-Club Hall of Fame

The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s class will marked the 39th anniversary of the E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame.

1976Charles Eugene Beatty*James “Bingo” Brown*

William E. Foy*George W. Marshall*

Lloyd W. Olds*Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.*

Edwin Shadford*Raymond L. Stites*

1977C. Dale Curtiss*

Charles Hanneman*Charles “Whitey” Hlad*

Hayes W. JonesHarry Ockerman*Dean Rockwell*

Olin Sanders*Paul Shoemaker*

1978William E. Crouch*

Daniel Webster KirkseyRobert K. Middlekauff

Thomas V. Quinn*Kenneth “Red” Simmons*

Andrew Vanyo*James A. Walsh*William C. Zepp*

1979Louis Batterson*

James BibbsMerrill Hershey*Harvey Marlatt

George Muellich*Ron Oestrike

Arthur D. Walker*Frank “Buck” Weeber*

1980Ruth Boughner*Leighton Boyd*

Kenneth “Beef” Matheson*Ferris G. Newman*

Bob Parks

1981Delmar Allman*Rha W. Arnold*

Charles E. Forsythe*James R. Martin*

David L. Pureifory*Abe Rosenkrantz*

Clarence B. Sabbath*Shirley G. Spork

1982Garion H. Campbell*

Clifford D. Crane*Marvin R. Mittlestat*

Albert H. PingelEarl N. Riskey*

Charles J. ShontaFred D. Trosko*

1983Roger Arnett*

Santee Brockman*Ralph Gilden

Augusta “Gussie” Harris*Kenneth Hawk*

Charles Lappeus*Neville “Tex” Walker*

George Wendt*

1984William Barrett

James BellWardell Gilliam*

Gordon MintyBernard Otto*

1985John BanaszakDoug Cossey*

Hasely CrawfordMichael H. Jones*Richard Moseley

Charles PaigeJean Siterlet*

1986Jean S. Cione*

David EllisBruce HowellRon Johnson

Richard G. RaymondBill Tipton

1987Glenn Davis

Marvin JohnsonBob Rowland*

William J. StephensJack Weiss

1988Norbert S. Badar

Clarence ChapmanSherm J. CollinsClare Ebersole

Stanley McConnorBob Welch*

1989Gary Bastien

William M. Cave*Ron Gulyas

Ann (Meachum) LohnerBob OwchinkoHarry Werbin*

1990Ken Bruchanski

Dottie Denise DavisJeffrey E. Dils

Frank ReaumeVirgil E. WindomDuane Zemper

1991James Brodie*

Tom FaganJim Grant*Jeff HuxleyJames Ross

Claude Snarey*

1992Cleon Gilliam

Jay JonesSusan “Sue” ParksMike Strickland

Leo Turner*

1993Joe Brodie

Laurie Ann ByrdOswald Gaynier*

George GervinNick Manych*

1994Terry Collins

Donna DonakowskiF.L. “Frosty”

Ferzacca*Kevin “Rocky” Miller

Robert SimsC.P. Steimle*

1995John Clay

Bob CrosbyKerry Keating

James MatthewsLucy Parker

Larry Radcliff

1996Jim Applegate

John C. FountainKennedy McIntosh*

Randy MillsAndrea (Bowman) Osika

Jeff Peck

1997Walter Gerald Brown*

Ed Engle*Glenn GulliverEarle HigginsDuane Root

Eugene ThomasClaudia Wasik

1998Marc Dingman

Grant LongLoita “Blink” Molineaux*

Nanette PushRon Saunders*

Pat SheridanTom Smith

1999Ron Adams

Jim HarkemaKelly HeblerDave Kieft

Leroy Potter*Mark Smith

Jeff Washington

2000Wilbur P. Bowen*

Jack BrusewitzChris Hoiles

Denise (Kaercher) LeipoldJim Nelson

Jenny RomatowskiWayne Seiler

2001Angie Fielder

Jon GatesBob Jennings

Mauri Jormakka*George Mead*

John “Rocky” RoeRodney Slater

2002William “Audie” ColeRena (Cox) McBroom

Earl JonesLanny Mills

J.E. Morcombe*Jim Pietrzak

Ron RiceMary Smith*

2003Sherry (Anderson) Boughton

Sharon (Brown) CalhounMarsha (Barker) Crosby

Jim DutcherGarry Grady

Paul McMullenJoel Smith

2004Melissa (Drouillard) Bater

Roxanne (Munch) Bronkema

Roger CoryellMark DaileyEarl Dixon

Mireille (Sankatsing) SmithJim Streeter

2005Tommy AsingaDan Boisture*

Ben BraunHamilton Morningstar*

Dr. Waldomar RoeserDanny Schmitz

Sara SeegersHarold Simons

2006Nikki (Stubbs) Douglas

Greg HoweCarole Huston

Dazel JulesPeter LinnBob Lints

Gary Tyson

2007Al Jagutis

Marci KelleyMark Leonard

Tamyka McCordStan VinsonDoug Willer

2008Joy (Inniss) Johnson

Lindell ReasonJeff Reaume*Sarah Willis

Chuck Wilson

2009Denise AllenCharlie BatchJerry Cerulla

Angela (Springer) JohnsonSharon McNie

Gary PattonGary Strickland

2010Clement Chukwu

Dawn (Godfrey) HeckLaurie Hubbard

JoAnne (LeFevre) McBroomHildred LewisJohn R. MartinBarry Stokes

2011Ingrid (Boyce) Benn

Howard BoothTraci (Parsons) McMullen

Linda MilhollandJamie Nieto

Norm Parker*John Schmidt

2012Erik Henriksen

Ivory Westly HoodBrian Tolbert

Sharon (Rose) SchwartzJerry Umin

2013Dennis Betts Earl Boykins

JoyAnn ClarkeWondella Devers

Derrick DialEugene Smith

Donald Stewart

2014Boaz Kisang Cheboiywo

Kathy HartFred LaPlanteTom Michael

Lorenzo M. NeelyAllyson NewmanBrett Petersmark

*Deceased

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